abrasion

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abra·sion

noun \ə-ˈbrā-zhən\

Definition of ABRASION

1
a : a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction b : irritation
2
: an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane

Examples of ABRASION

  1. abrasion of rocks by wind and water
  2. <walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions>

Origin of ABRASION

Medieval Latin abrasion-, abrasio, from Latin abradere
First Known Use: 1554

Related to ABRASION

Synonyms: bruise, graze, scrape
Related Words: bedsore, gall
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