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attrition

One entry found.

Main Entry:
at·tri·tion Listen to the pronunciation of attrition
Pronunciation:
\ə-ˈtrish-ən\
Function:
noun
: the act of rubbing together; also : the act of wearing or grinding down by friction <attrition of teeth>
— at·tri·tion·al \-ˈtrish-nəl, -ˈtrish-ən-əl\ Listen to the pronunciation of attritional adjective
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