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Detrition

noun
1.
Erosion by friction.  Synonyms: abrasion, attrition, corrasion.
2.
The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice.  Synonyms: abrasion, attrition, grinding.
3.
Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure.  Synonyms: friction, rubbing.





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Words linked to "Detrition" :   erosion, elbow grease, travail, wearing, exertion, eating away, effort, sweat, wearing away, eroding


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