What does detrition mean?
Definitions for detrition
dɪˈtrɪʃ ənde·tri·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
abrasion, attrition, corrasion, detritionnoun
erosion by friction
grinding, abrasion, attrition, detritionnoun
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
friction, detrition, rubbingnoun
effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
Wiktionary
detritionnoun
attrition; erosion by friction
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Detritionnoun
The act of wearing away. Dict.
Etymology: detero, detritus, Latin.
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detrition
Detrition is the process of wearing something down by friction or gradual erosion. It often refers to the natural deterioration over time due to constant use, exposure to natural elements, or aging.
Webster Dictionary
Detritionnoun
a wearing off or away
Etymology: [LL. detritio. See Detriment.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of detrition in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of detrition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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