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abrasion
noun
abra·sion
ə-ˈbrā-zhən
1
a
: a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
b
2
: an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane
Examples of abrasion in a Sentence
abrasion of rocks by wind and water
walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions
Recent Examples on the Web
Tires are a major source of microplastics, and as our vehicles get larger and heavier due to an insatiable appetite for large vehicles and our transition to EVs, tire companies have a spotlight on them to reduce their product abrasion rates.
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Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 2 July 2024
The Deputy Medical Examiner also noted abrasions on Chaney’s face, back, arm and left hand and contusions to his lower lip, arm and left hand.
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Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 18 June 2024
Burns and abrasions, caused when the product is applied to the scalp, give the chemicals an efficient entryway into the body.
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Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024
Acid weakens the tooth’s protective enamel, and adding abrasion to the equation can damage it, Tasios explained.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 11 June 2024
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abrasion. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
abrasion
noun
abra·sion
ə-ˈbrā-zhən
1
: a rubbing, grinding, or wearing away by friction
2
: a place where the surface has been rubbed or scraped off
an abrasion on her knee
Medical Definition
abrasion
noun
abra·sion
ə-ˈbrā-zhən
1
: wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
2
a
: the rubbing or scraping of the surface layer of cells or tissue from an area of the skin or mucous membrane
also
: a place so abraded
b
: the mechanical wearing away of the tooth surfaces by chewing
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