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abrasion

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Definitions

﹒The process of scraping or wearing away something by friction.

﹒An area of damaged skin caused by scraping or rubbing.

Examples

﹒The hiker suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling on the rocky trail.

﹒Constant abrasion from the sand caused the metal surface of the statue to wear down over time.

﹒The doctor cleaned the abrasion carefully to prevent any risk of infection.

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