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Detrition Definition & Meaning

detrition
noun
  1. erosion by friction
  2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
  3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

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Frequently asked questions

What does detrition mean?
erosion by friction the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure
What part of speech is detrition?
Detrition is a noun.
How many definitions does detrition have?
Detrition has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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