abrasion (condition or effect)
- Scope note
- Rubbed or scuffed areas caused by a gradual loss of material on the surface due to rubbing, wearing, or scraping of an object or material against itself or another usually harder object or material. Abrasion may be a deliberate attempt to smooth, clean, or polish a surface. It may also be a deteriorative process that occurs over time as a result of weathering or handling.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024