abrasione

Definitions of abrasione
  1. noun
    the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
    synonyms: arrotatura, rettifica, rettificazione
  2. noun
    erosion by friction
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    type of:
    denudazione, erosione
    (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
  3. noun
    an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
    synonyms: escoriazione, graffio, scalfittura, sfregio, unghiata
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    types:
    escoriazione, sbucciatura
    a superficial abrasion
    type of:
    ferita, lesione
    an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
  4. noun
    a superficial abrasion
    synonyms: escoriazione, sbucciatura
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    type of:
    escoriazione, graffio, scalfittura, sfregio, unghiata
    an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
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