detrition meaning

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detrition (noun): erosion by friction.

detrition has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

detrition as a noun

  1. erosion by friction

    Synonyms: abrasion, attrition, corrasion

    Type of: erosion

  2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

    Synonyms: grinding, abrasion, attrition

    Type of: friction

  3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

    Synonyms: friction, rubbing

    Type of: effort

    Kinds: attrition

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in ON · 9-letter words

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