detrition (n.)

  1. erosion by friction

    [ Syn: abrasion , attrition , corrasion ]

  2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

    [ Syn: grinding , abrasion , attrition ]

  3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

    [ Syn: friction , rubbing ]

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