detrition
- noun
- /dɪˈtrɪʃən/
- Specialized
:
detrición
- Over centuries, the constant flow of water led to the detrition of the river rocks.
Examples
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The dentist explained that detrition of the enamel can result from frequent grinding of teeth.
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Engineers studied the detrition of machine parts to improve their resistance to wear.
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The detrition of the machine is concerning.
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Over time, detrition caused significant damage to the equipment.
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Engineers studied the detrition of machine parts to improve their resistance to wear.
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Over centuries, the constant flow of water led to the detrition of the river rocks.
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The dentist explained that detrition of the enamel can result from frequent grinding of teeth.
Synonyms
29
4.2
A slow loss of strength, value, or trust
17
3.0
Slow damage that happens to things like cars or furniture from normal use over time
6
6.2
Something breaks into smaller pieces and falls apart
4
5.1
A slow wearing away of rock by water, wind, or ice
1
6.0
The wearing down of rock by wind, water or ice
1
7.4
Slow wearing away of a surface by rubbing or natural forces
The wearing away of rock by sand and small stones carried by wind, water, or ice
Slow loss of a surface by water, wind, or rubbing
Removal of a surface layer, for example from skin or land by natural forces
Antonyms
How Worn
6
6.2
- Specialized
34
3.7
- Specialized
44
4.3
4
6.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Detrition comes from Latin parts de- 'away' and terere 'to rub', and you can see the same root in attrition, which also means wearing down. So detrition is the slow 'rubbing away' or wearing down of a surface by friction.