abrasion

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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 • Jun. 13, 2025

The fishing practices, including trawling and the use of gill and seine nets, were shown to cause physical pressures such as abrasion, smothering, siltation and total habitat loss.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 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

The scratch was shallow, but the area surrounding the abrasion was as red and swollen as a chain of kielbasa sausage.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros