attrite


at•trite

(əˈtraɪt)

adj., v. -trit•ed, -trit•ing. adj. 1. Also, at•trit′ed. worn by rubbing or attrition. v.t. 2. to reduce by attrition. [1615–25; < Latin attrītus, past participle of atterere to rub against, wear away =at- at- + terere to rub]