corrasion noun. [kǝ'reɪʒ(ǝ)n] E17.
[from Latin corras- pa. ppl stem of corradere: see CORRADE, -ION.]
1. The action of scraping together (fig.). rare. Only in E17.

2. Geology. The local wearing away of part of the earth's surface by moving air, water, ice, etc., and matter transported by them. L19.

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