Abrasion Meaning in English
word
əˈbɹeɪʒən
uh-BRAY-zhuhn
ɐbɹˈeɪʒən
uh-BRAY-zhuhn
Definition
An abrasion is a scrape or scratch on the skin caused by rubbing or scraping. It can also mean the process of wearing something away by friction.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in medical or technical settings. For skin injuries, 'abrasion' is less severe than a 'cut'. In engineering, describes surface wear. Common collocations: 'minor abrasion', 'abrasion resistance', 'abrasion injury'.
Spanish: abrasiónPortuguese (BR): abrasãoPortuguese (PT): abrasãoChinese (Simplified): 擦伤 - 磨损Chinese (Traditional): 擦傷 - 磨損Hindi: खरोंच - घिसावArabic: سحجة - تآكلBengali: ঘর্ষণ - চর্মক্ষয় (চামড়ার ক্ষত)Russian: ссадина - абразия (износ)Japanese: 擦り傷 - 摩耗Vietnamese: vết trầy xước - sự mài mònKorean: 찰과상 - 마모Turkish: aşınma - sıyrıkUrdu: چھِل جانا - رگڑ (سطح کا گھسنا)Indonesian: abrasi - luka lecet
Example Sentences
She fell and got a small abrasion on her knee.
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The metal shows signs of abrasion from use.
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Clean the abrasion with water and apply a bandage.
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Luckily, it was just an abrasion and not a deep wound.
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Shoes with high abrasion resistance last much longer.
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After hiking all day, I noticed a mild abrasion on my ankle.
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