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attrition
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at·tri·tion (-trshn)
n.
A wearing away by friction or rubbing, such as the loss of tooth structure caused by abrasive foods or grinding of the teeth.
attrition
[ətrish′ən]
Etymology: L, atterere, to wear away
the process of wearing away or wearing down by friction.
attrition (trish´n),
n the normal loss of tooth substance resulting from friction caused by physiologic forces.
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Attrition.
attrition
the physiological wearing away of a substance or structure in the course of normal use.
dental attrition
see dental attrition.


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Simple attritional numbers, while easily produced, are, more often than not, meaningless.
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Moreover, it takes a two-thirds majority to win, so although Guatemala, Washington's favored candidate, has won every ballot except one, which was a tie, the repeated attritional voting has not resulted in victory.
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