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| Term | attrition |
| Pronunciation | uh-TRIH-shun |
| Variations | occlusal attrition |
| See also | wear facet |
| Definition | 1. The wearing down of a surface due to friction. 2. The wearing down of the occlusal surface due to contact with the opposing teeth. |
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