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abrasion
abrasion definition
abra·sion (ə brā′z̸hən)
noun
- a scraping or rubbing off, as of skin
- a wearing away by rubbing or scraping, as of rock by wind, water, etc.
- an abraded spot or area
Etymology: LL abrasio < L abradere, abrade
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