B2 adjective Neutro

abrasion

/əˈbreɪ.ʒən/

A surface injury caused by skin being rubbed or scraped against a rough surface, or the process of wearing away a material through friction. It typically refers to superficial damage rather than deep wounds or complete destruction.

Exemplos

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1

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor abrasion on his right knee.

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor scrape on his right knee.

2

The medical report described several superficial abrasions on the patient's torso.

The medical report described several superficial scrapes on the patient's torso.

3

It's just a little abrasion from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

It's just a little scrape from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
abrasion
Verb
abrade
Advérbio
abrasively
Adjetivo
abrasive
Relacionado
abrasiveness
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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'eraser' (which sounds like the 'ras' in abrasion) rubbing against paper to wear it away.

Quiz rápido

The geologist noted that the smooth surface of the rock was caused by years of river ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: abrasion

Exemplos

1

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor abrasion on his right knee.

everyday

He fell off his bike and suffered a minor scrape on his right knee.

2

The medical report described several superficial abrasions on the patient's torso.

formal

The medical report described several superficial scrapes on the patient's torso.

3

It's just a little abrasion from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

informal

It's just a little scrape from the carpet; it won't even need a bandage.

4

Glacial abrasion occurs when rocks embedded in ice grind against the bedrock below.

academic

Glacial wearing occurs when rocks embedded in ice grind against the bedrock below.

5

Our new coating is designed to protect the equipment against mechanical abrasion.

business

Our new coating is designed to protect the equipment against mechanical wear and tear.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
abrasion
Verb
abrade
Advérbio
abrasively
Adjetivo
abrasive
Relacionado
abrasiveness

Colocações comuns

minor abrasion a small scrape
corneal abrasion a scratch on the surface of the eye
abrasion resistance the ability to withstand wear and tear
surface abrasion wear on the outermost layer
skin abrasion a scrape on the skin

Frases Comuns

resistance to abrasion

durability against surface wear

signs of abrasion

visible evidence of scraping or wearing

wind-blown abrasion

erosion caused by sand or particles carried by wind

Frequentemente confundido com

abrasion vs laceration

An abrasion is a surface-level scrape, whereas a laceration is a deep cut or jagged tear in the skin.

abrasion vs contusion

An abrasion involves skin being rubbed off, while a contusion is a bruise where the skin remains intact.

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Notas de uso

The term is used both in medical contexts for scrapes and in industrial or geological contexts for the wearing down of surfaces. It is considered more technical and formal than 'scrape' or 'scratch'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'abrasion' to describe any kind of cut, but it specifically refers to injuries where the skin is rubbed off, not sliced.

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Dica de memorização

Think of an 'eraser' (which sounds like the 'ras' in abrasion) rubbing against paper to wear it away.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'abrasio', meaning 'a scraping off', derived from 'ab' (away) and 'radere' (to scrape).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Commonly used with the preposition 'to' (abrasions to the face) or 'of' (abrasion of the skin)

Quiz rápido

The geologist noted that the smooth surface of the rock was caused by years of river ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: abrasion

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people

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put

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mean

A1

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keep

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begin

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To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

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talk

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To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

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