abradable
- adjective
- /əˈbreɪdəbl/
- Specialized
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abradable
- The process of rubbing the knife edge into the abradable surface during both steady-state and transient operation will produce a groove in the abradable material and establish both a minimum radial and axial running clearance.
- abradable material
Examples
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The abradable material on the turbine allows it to seal better by wearing away slightly during operation.
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Several efforts to develop abradable blade tip seals for GE Power Systems. Ph.D. (1973), Purdue University. David E. Claridge
Academic text (2002) -
The process of rubbing the knife edge into the abradable surface during both steady-state and transient operation will produce a groove in the abradable material and establish both a minimum radial and axial running clearance.
Academic text (1995) -
The mechanic chose an abradable coating to reduce wear on the machine parts over time.
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When using the tool, ensure it is applied to the abradable surface to achieve optimal results.
Synonyms
1
6.8
Something that water, wind, or chemicals can wear away
Land that water or wind can wear away
How Durable
1
3.7
56
3.6
49
3.9
- Specialized
- Specialized
2
8.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Abradable comes from abrade, which means 'to wear away by rubbing', plus the ending -able ('able to be'). So, something abradable can be rubbed or scraped away, which is why an abradable layer is used to protect the part underneath.