abrasion
Example Sentences
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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
Several individuals had caries severe enough to have caused tooth pain, and the authors noted a few cases of tooth abrasion that were likely intentional modifications intended to lessen tooth pain.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023
When I touched the abrasion, Shawn released a long sigh and his eyes opened.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
Vocabulary lists containing abrasion
Unit 1: Telling Details
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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce
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CTE Construction ("Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills,") Vocabulary from Module One
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