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Abrasion
01
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
02
the process of wearing down or smoothing a surface through friction, typically caused by rubbing, scraping, or erosion
Examples
The river 's swift currents caused abrasion on the rocks, shaping them into smooth pebbles.
The hiker 's boots showed signs of abrasion from walking on rough terrain.
03
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
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