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abrasion

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/

Translations

abrasionnoun

abrasions

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/

The abrasion on the surface of the table was caused by constant use.

Истирание на поверхности стола было вызвано постоянным использованием.

He had a small abrasion on his knee after falling off his bike.

У него была небольшая ссадина на колене после падения с велосипеда.

Synonyms

abrasionadjective

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/

Used only attributively; not normally gradable.

abrasionnoun

A scraped spot or area; the result of rubbing or wearing away.

The cyclist had a minor abrasion on his knee after falling off his bike.

The process of scraping or wearing something away.

The constant abrasion of the rocks by the river has smoothed their surfaces over time.

abrasionadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote something involving abrasion or resistance to abrasion.

The jacket is made of abrasion-resistant fabric.