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

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

A garish red abrasion colored his fore- head.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss