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abrasion

ab·ra·sion

US/əˈbɹeɪ.ʒən/ rare obsolete

noun

1.

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

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

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Origin

First attested in 1656. From French abrasion (attested since 1611), from Medieval Latin abrasio (“a scraping”), from Latin abrādō (“scrape off”). See also abrade.

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  • abrasion platform

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