AbrasionWordNet Explorer

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noun

the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

Words in this synset: grinding, attrition, detrition
noun

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

noun

erosion by friction

Words in this synset: attrition, corrasion, detrition
noun

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Words in this synset: scratch, scrape, excoriation
noun

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

noun

a superficial abrasion

noun

abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope

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