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   abrasion

   /əˈbreɪʒn/

   noun

   • 1. the process of scraping or wearing something away: "the metal is resistant to abrasion" Similar wearing away/downwearingerosionscrapingcorrosionbeing eaten awaychafingrubbingstrippingflayingexcoriation
   • ▪ an area damaged by scraping or wearing away: "there were cuts and abrasions to the lips and jaw" Similar grazescrapescratchcutgashlacerationtearrentslashinjurycontusionsoreulcertraumatraumatism

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from medieval Latin abrasio(n-), from the Latin verb abradere (see abrade).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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