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abrasion

[uh-brey-zhuhn] / əˈbreɪ ʒən /
NOUN
scraped area
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NOUN
scraping or wearing down by friction
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"Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can't move. I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me," she said in a video posted on social media.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

This zoned development would have maintained essential skin functions, such as protection against abrasion, dehydration and parasites.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

The victim sustained a minor abrasion below the eye.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023

They also agreed to reduce brake particle emissions limits and tire abrasion rate emissions.

From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023

When I touched the abrasion, Shawn released a long sigh and his eyes opened.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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