Detrition: alternatives and connections

The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.

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An exertion of strength or power, whether physical or mental, in performing an act or aiming at an object; more or less strenuous endeavor; struggle…

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of Erode

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The act or operation of eroding or eating away.

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The act of exerting, or putting into motion or action; the active exercise of any power or faculty; an effort, esp. a laborious or perceptible effort…

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of Rub

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of Sweat

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Labor with pain; severe toil or exertion.

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of Wear

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To pound, beat, rub, or grind small or fine.

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To pound, beat, rub, or grind small or fine.

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Relating to friction; moved by friction; produced by friction; as, frictional electricity.

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Relating to friction; moved by friction; produced by friction; as, frictional electricity.

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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 act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.

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The erosion of the bed of a stream by running water, principally by attrition of the detritus carried along by the stream, but also by the solvent ac…

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of Grind

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of Rub

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