Synonyms for detrition
dɪˈtrɪʃ ənde·tri·tion

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1. abrasion, attrition, corrasion, detritionnoun

   erosion by friction

   Synonyms:
   excoriation, corrasion, contriteness, rubbing, contrition, scratch, attrition, friction, abrasion, scrape, grinding

2. grinding, abrasion, attrition, detritionnoun

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

   Synonyms:
   excoriation, corrasion, contriteness, rubbing, contrition, scratch, attrition, friction, abrasion, scrape, grinding

3. friction, detrition, rubbingnoun

   effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

   Synonyms:
   corrasion, abrasion, rubbing, attrition, friction, clash, grinding

Matched Categories

1. • Effort
   • Erosion
   • Friction

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