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| Term | abrasion |
| Pronunciation | uh-BRAY-zhun |
| See also | abrade, abrasive, attrition |
| Definition | The act of wearing away a surface by friction. Dental restorations are often shaped by abrasion. Natural teeth wear due to abrasion of the opposing teeth. |
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