detrition

Noun
  1. Erosion by friction (synset 113444788)
    is a type of: eating away, eroding, erosion, wearing, wearing away - (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
    same as: abrasion, attrition, corrasion
  2. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice (synset 111480462)
    is a type of: friction, rubbing - the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
    same as: abrasion, attrition, grinding
  3. Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure (synset 100713284)
    is a type of: effort, elbow grease, exertion, sweat, travail - use of physical or mental energy; hard work
    subtypes: attrition - the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
    same as: friction, rubbing

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