Definition of Detrition

1. Noun. Erosion by friction.

Exact synonyms: Abrasion, Attrition, Corrasion
Generic synonyms: Eating Away, Eroding, Erosion, Wearing, Wearing Away
Derivative terms: Abrade, Attritional, Corrade

2. Noun. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice.
Exact synonyms: Abrasion, Attrition, Grinding
Generic synonyms: Friction, Rubbing
Derivative terms: Abrade, Attritional, Grind

3. Noun. Effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure.
Exact synonyms: Friction, Rubbing
Specialized synonyms: Attrition
Generic synonyms: Effort, Elbow Grease, Exertion, Sweat, Travail
Derivative terms: Frictional, Rub

Definition of Detrition

1. n. A wearing off or away.

Definition of Detrition

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Detrition

1. A wearing away by use or friction. Origin: L. De-tero, pp. -tritus, to rub off (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Detrition

detribalisation
detribalise
detribalization
detribalize
detribalized
detribalizes
detribalizing
detriment
detrimental
detrimentally
detrimentals
detriments
detrital
detrital
detrition (current term)
detrition (current term)
detritions
detritivore
detritus
detritus
Detroit
Detroit River
detrude
detruded
detrudes
detruding
detrusion
detrusions
detrusor
detrusor compliance

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