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detrition

/d/I/'tr/I//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. erosion by friction

    noun.process

    Synonyms abrasion attrition corrasion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

    noun.phenomenon

    Synonyms abrasion attrition grinding

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

    noun.act

    Synonyms friction rubbing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. A wearing off or away.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

detrimentdetrimentaldetrimentallydetrimentalnessdetritaldetritedetritusdetroitdetroit riverdetrudedetruncatedetruncation

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