For Abrasion we have terms and definitions in 9 topics. The topics are Car Care, Carpet, Coin Collecting, Geography, Glass, Hunting, Metal, Oceanography and Physical Geography.

Abrasion (Car Care)

General wearing of a surface by constant scratching, due to the presence of foreign matter such as metallic particles grit, or dirt in the lubricant. It may also cause a break down of material (such as gears tooth’s surfaces). Lack of lubrication may result in abrasion.

Abrasion (Carpet)

The wearing away of a solid surface film by friction.

Abrasion (Coin Collecting)

Light friction, a shallow scrape, or a mark on the surface of a coin.

Abrasion (Geography)

The process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction

Abrasion (Glass)

The technique of grinding shallow decoration with a wheel. The decorated areas are left unpolished.

Abrasion (Hunting)

Frictional erosion by material transported by wind and waves.

Abrasion (Metal)

The process of rubbing, grinding, or wearing away by friction.

Abrasion (Oceanography)

The effect of mechanical erosion of rock by rock fragments scratching or scraping it.

Abrasion (Physical Geography)

Physical wearing and grinding of a surface through friction and impact by material carried in air, water, or ice.

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