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单词 abrasion
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Definition of abrasion in English:

abrasion

noun əˈbreɪʒ(ə)nəˈbreɪʒən
mass noun
  • 1The process of scraping or wearing something away.

    the metal is resistant to abrasion
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Roundness is increased by abrasion and chemical weathering processes, which blunt particle edges, and decreased by fracturing, which creates new, unworn edges.
    • The signs at the left, top, and right can still be read, but the row along the bottom of the panel is irretrievable due to severe abrasion and loss.
    • If the abrasive medium remains intact, the process is described as low stress abrasion.
    • Seliger's labor-intensive techniques of accretion and abrasion often mimic geologic processes.
    • The media are long wearing and highly resistant to abrasion.
    • Some individuals may even develop welts just from local exposure to cold or mechanical abrasion.
    • Thermoplastic tips have generally shown good resistance to abrasion and corrosion, but may vary in wear life depending on the specific material used to mold the tips.
    • This requires a precise process: too much abrasion will weaken the joints and cause premature device failure.
    • They are resistant to abrasion and grease, and have good hardness.
    • Pain may also occur when dentine is exposed by trauma, erosion, or abrasion; this subsides within seconds of removing the stimulus and may be poorly localised, often only to within two or three teeth of the affected tooth.
    • When made into a fiber they demonstrate low moisture absorption and good resistance to abrasion.
    • This suggests derivation from a sedimentary precursor in which zircons would reflect recycling and abrasion during sedimentary processes.
    • The ability to coat surfaces - making them stronger, lighter and more resistant to corrosion or abrasion - has many applications.
    • The intraarticular implant fragments may lead to gradual chondral injury secondary to abrasion of the articular surfaces.
    • Geological evidence for precipitation, erosion, mechanical abrasion and other fluvial activity says that the physical processes shaping Titan are much the same as those shaping Earth.
    • Mangrove forests function to protect coasts from storms, erosion and abrasion, as well as providing habitat for various animals especially fish and bird species.
    • Hardfacing applies a coating for the purpose of reducing wear or loss of material by abrasion, impact, erosion, oxidation, cavitations, etc.
    • This special elastomer is available in various properties of hardness and toughness and is resistant to abrasion.
    • High disarticulation, fragmentation, and abrasion indicate high environmental energy and turbulence and significant lateral transport.
    • The lifeline is a long, heavy, braided rope that is resistant to abrasion, sunlight, and moisture.
    Synonyms
    wearing away/down, wearing, erosion, scraping, corrosion, being eaten away, chafing, rubbing, stripping, flaying, excoriation
    1. 1.1count noun An area damaged by scraping or wearing away.
      there were cuts and abrasions to the lips and jaw
      Example sentencesExamples
      • They got her into the cabin and Mr Adams, trained in first aid, cleaned her cuts and abrasions with alcohol.
      • His crumpled body revealed brain damage, multiple fractures, bruises and abrasions.
      • Or you can mix 25 drops into 100 ml of hot water and gently apply to cuts, abrasions, sores and ulcers.
      • They suffered hypothermia, bruises, abrasions, bites from tracker dogs, or were injured in road accidents.
      • I actually suffered bruising to my ribs and abrasions and bruising to my thigh, both of which have caused me considerable discomfort.
      • Stephen said the medical report showed no abrasions, lacerations, tears or discharge.
      • The nurse assesses the patient's skin condition, noting any areas of redness or abrasions.
      • Several weeks later, a woman is rushed into the emergency room with multiple bruises, scrapes, and abrasions.
      • It is also important to avoid applying bleach or other chemicals to a scalp that has open sores, abrasions or any type of breakouts.
      • He had a basal skull fracture, lacerations to his scalp, facial abrasions and contusions to both frontal cerebral lobes.
      • If your mower is electric, check the cable for loose connections and for cuts and abrasions and fit a circuit breaker to the plug socket.
      • Doyle said there were small superficial abrasions and bruises on the body which were caused by the fall or the rocks.
      • He was taken to Bonalbo Hospital with numerous cuts and abrasions.
      • The woman suffered extensive blunt force bruising and abrasions to her head, face, chest, arms and legs.
      • Also found were 57 bruises and abrasions which bore the hallmarks of deliberate physical abuse over a period of a month or so, the court heard.
      • Superficial cuts, scratches, abrasions, minor burns, stings and bites will heal with the same treatment.
      • Without the proper equipment, a worker risks injuries such as abrasions, or friction burns.
      • Brady also suffered numerous cuts, abrasions and contusions.
      • Plastic glazing is susceptible to scratches and abrasions, as well as to damage by certain solvents.
      • He suffered swelling and abrasions to his head in the latest attack as he walked home from Rhodesway School in Allerton, Bradford.
      Synonyms
      graze, scrape, scratch, cut, gash, laceration, tear, rent, slash, injury, contusion
      sore, ulcer
      Medicine trauma, traumatism

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin abrasio(n-), from the verb abradere (see abrade).

Rhymes

Australasian, equation, Eurasian, evasion, invasion, occasion, persuasion, pervasion, suasion, Vespasian
 
 

Definition of abrasion in US English:

abrasion

nounəˈbrāZHənəˈbreɪʒən
  • 1The process of scraping or wearing something away.

    the metal is resistant to abrasion
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This requires a precise process: too much abrasion will weaken the joints and cause premature device failure.
    • High disarticulation, fragmentation, and abrasion indicate high environmental energy and turbulence and significant lateral transport.
    • Some individuals may even develop welts just from local exposure to cold or mechanical abrasion.
    • The signs at the left, top, and right can still be read, but the row along the bottom of the panel is irretrievable due to severe abrasion and loss.
    • This suggests derivation from a sedimentary precursor in which zircons would reflect recycling and abrasion during sedimentary processes.
    • Hardfacing applies a coating for the purpose of reducing wear or loss of material by abrasion, impact, erosion, oxidation, cavitations, etc.
    • The ability to coat surfaces - making them stronger, lighter and more resistant to corrosion or abrasion - has many applications.
    • The media are long wearing and highly resistant to abrasion.
    • Geological evidence for precipitation, erosion, mechanical abrasion and other fluvial activity says that the physical processes shaping Titan are much the same as those shaping Earth.
    • Seliger's labor-intensive techniques of accretion and abrasion often mimic geologic processes.
    • If the abrasive medium remains intact, the process is described as low stress abrasion.
    • Roundness is increased by abrasion and chemical weathering processes, which blunt particle edges, and decreased by fracturing, which creates new, unworn edges.
    • When made into a fiber they demonstrate low moisture absorption and good resistance to abrasion.
    • The lifeline is a long, heavy, braided rope that is resistant to abrasion, sunlight, and moisture.
    • The intraarticular implant fragments may lead to gradual chondral injury secondary to abrasion of the articular surfaces.
    • Thermoplastic tips have generally shown good resistance to abrasion and corrosion, but may vary in wear life depending on the specific material used to mold the tips.
    • This special elastomer is available in various properties of hardness and toughness and is resistant to abrasion.
    • They are resistant to abrasion and grease, and have good hardness.
    • Mangrove forests function to protect coasts from storms, erosion and abrasion, as well as providing habitat for various animals especially fish and bird species.
    • Pain may also occur when dentine is exposed by trauma, erosion, or abrasion; this subsides within seconds of removing the stimulus and may be poorly localised, often only to within two or three teeth of the affected tooth.
    Synonyms
    wearing away, wearing down, wearing, erosion, scraping, corrosion, being eaten away, chafing, rubbing, stripping, flaying, excoriation
    1. 1.1 An area damaged by scraping or wearing away.
      there were cuts and abrasions to the lips and jaw
      Example sentencesExamples
      • His crumpled body revealed brain damage, multiple fractures, bruises and abrasions.
      • Or you can mix 25 drops into 100 ml of hot water and gently apply to cuts, abrasions, sores and ulcers.
      • The woman suffered extensive blunt force bruising and abrasions to her head, face, chest, arms and legs.
      • Superficial cuts, scratches, abrasions, minor burns, stings and bites will heal with the same treatment.
      • Brady also suffered numerous cuts, abrasions and contusions.
      • Doyle said there were small superficial abrasions and bruises on the body which were caused by the fall or the rocks.
      • Several weeks later, a woman is rushed into the emergency room with multiple bruises, scrapes, and abrasions.
      • It is also important to avoid applying bleach or other chemicals to a scalp that has open sores, abrasions or any type of breakouts.
      • He suffered swelling and abrasions to his head in the latest attack as he walked home from Rhodesway School in Allerton, Bradford.
      • The nurse assesses the patient's skin condition, noting any areas of redness or abrasions.
      • They suffered hypothermia, bruises, abrasions, bites from tracker dogs, or were injured in road accidents.
      • Also found were 57 bruises and abrasions which bore the hallmarks of deliberate physical abuse over a period of a month or so, the court heard.
      • They got her into the cabin and Mr Adams, trained in first aid, cleaned her cuts and abrasions with alcohol.
      • Without the proper equipment, a worker risks injuries such as abrasions, or friction burns.
      • Plastic glazing is susceptible to scratches and abrasions, as well as to damage by certain solvents.
      • Stephen said the medical report showed no abrasions, lacerations, tears or discharge.
      • He was taken to Bonalbo Hospital with numerous cuts and abrasions.
      • I actually suffered bruising to my ribs and abrasions and bruising to my thigh, both of which have caused me considerable discomfort.
      • If your mower is electric, check the cable for loose connections and for cuts and abrasions and fit a circuit breaker to the plug socket.
      • He had a basal skull fracture, lacerations to his scalp, facial abrasions and contusions to both frontal cerebral lobes.
      Synonyms
      graze, scrape, scratch, cut, gash, laceration, tear, rent, slash, injury, contusion

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin abrasio(n-), from the verb abradere (see abrade).

 
 
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