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abrasione

/a.braˈzjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

graze, abrasion

  • a scraped area of skin; an excoriation or graze
  • the process of scraping or wearing away a surface by friction

In a sentence

Cadendo dalla bicicletta ha riportato varie abrasioni alle ginocchia.

Falling off the bicycle, he sustained several abrasions to his knees.

Disinfetta bene l'abrasione per evitare infezioni.

Disinfect the scrape thoroughly to avoid infection.

Il motociclista indossava protezioni speciali contro l'abrasione dell'asfalto.

The motorcyclist wore special protective gear against asphalt abrasion.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
abrasionefeminine · singular
abrasionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Feminine noun ending in -sione; common in medical, first-aid, and technical contexts.

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