abrasion
pronunciation
How to pronounce abrasion in British English:
UK [əˈbreɪʒn]
How to pronounce abrasion in American English:
US [ əˈbreɪʒn]
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- Noun:
- an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
- erosion by friction
- the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Word Origin
- abrasion (n.)
- 1650s, from Medieval Latin abrasionem (nominative abrasio) "a scraping," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin abradere "to scrape away, shave off," from ab- "off" (see ab-) + radere "to scrape" (see raze).
Example
- 1. Because there is no abrasion between the concave and convex , the nut is reusable .
- 2. And they , too , had abrasion marks near these holes .
- 3. To erode or be eroded by abrasion .
- 4. Low abrasion whitening toothpaste for canker sore prevention .
- 5. The double reinforced seat provides enhanced abrasion protection .