detrition /de·tri·tion/ (de-trish´un) the wearing away, as of teeth, by friction.
detrition
de·tri·tion (d -trsh  n)n. The act of wearing away by friction. |
detrition
[dətrish′ən]
Etymology: L, de, from + terere to wear
a wearing away, as of the teeth, by friction. See also abrasion.
detrition
the wearing away, as of teeth, by friction.
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