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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

An oval abrasion on a French bulldog’s ear was rimmed by crusty discharge.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Shikhanova says to check the Martindale Index, an abrasion resistance measurement, for upholstery projects.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

As a result, these coated structures are periodically inspected for abrasion and breaches, which are then fixed by recoating the damaged areas.

From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023

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

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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