abrasion Definition
- 1the process of scraping or wearing something away, such as skin or rock, through friction
- 2a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or a surface
Using abrasion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "abrasion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The rocks were smoothed by abrasion from the river.
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She suffered an abrasion on her knee after falling off her bike.
Example
The abrasive surface of the sandpaper caused abrasions on his hands.
abrasion Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with abrasion
Example
He went to the doctor after getting a corneal abrasion from rubbing his eye too hard.
Example
The athlete had several skin abrasions after falling on the rough pavement during the race.
abrasion-resistant
able to withstand the process of scraping or wearing away
Example
The new phone case is made of an abrasion-resistant material that protects it from scratches and scuffs.
Origins of abrasion
from Latin 'abradere', meaning 'to scrape off'
Summary: abrasion in Brief
An 'abrasion' [əˈbreɪʒən] refers to the process of scraping or wearing something away through friction, such as skin or rock. It can also refer to a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin or a surface. Examples include smoothed rocks from river abrasion and skin abrasions from falling. Phrases like 'corneal abrasion' and 'abrasion-resistant' denote specific contexts where abrasion is relevant.
