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abraded

 

[ ษ™หˆbreษชdษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

surface condition

Abraded refers to a surface that has been worn down or scraped away, typically due to friction or mechanical action. This term is often used in the context of materials science and engineering to describe the effects of wear on objects. When a surface is abraded, it may lose its original texture and finish, leading to potential damage or diminished performance. Abrasion can occur in various settings, such as manufacturing, construction, or everyday wear and tear.

Synonyms

eroded, scraped, worn.

Examples of usage

  • The abraded surface of the metal required polishing.
  • After extensive use, the hiking boots showed abraded areas.
  • The abraded paint on the wall indicated water damage.
  • He examined the abraded areas on the countertop.

Translations

Translations of the word "abraded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esfolado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฐเคฆเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgetragen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tergores

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ัˆะบั€ะพะฑะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zetrzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ“ฆใ‚Šๅ‚ทใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abrasรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desgarrado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ชจ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ุชุฑุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odrenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฃจๆŸ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otrjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nuddur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะทา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒซแƒ˜แƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aลŸฤฑnmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desgastado

Etymology

The word 'abrade' comes from the Latin word 'abradere,' which means 'to scrape off.' It is derived from the prefix 'ab-' meaning 'off' or 'away from,' and 'radere,' which means 'to scrape.' The term has been adopted into English in various forms since the 15th century, commonly used in contexts related to wear, erosion, or damage resulting from friction or contact between surfaces. Over time, 'abrade' has evolved into several related terms in English, including 'abrasion,' which refers to the process of scraping or wearing away, and 'abrader,' which denotes a tool or substance that causes abrasion. The concept of abrasion is significant in various fields such as geology, material science, and healthcare, where it can refer to the wear on tools, surfaces, or even human tissue.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,664, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.