01 n. The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction; as, the abrasion of coins.
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The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction; as, the abrasion of coins.
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The substance rubbed off.
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A superficial excoriation of skin or mucous membranes.(Med.)