abrasion

Example Sentences

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"Most skin wounds that we get are from abrasions, which destroy the upper part of the skin," says Novak.

From Science Daily

Sir Geoff's academic work saw him invent the barley abrasion process - which involves deliberately damaging the protective husk of grains to speed up the process of malting.

From BBC

Trofodermin is readily available in Italy for skin abrasions, cuts and wounds.

From BBC

"That left skin abrasions on my knees," he said, adding it had been a "violating feeling".

From BBC

"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