Definition

Something that can be worn away or scraped off through friction or abrasion.

Example

The abradable material was used in the construction of the aircraft to reduce wear and tear.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with abradable materials in your projects?

Not really, what does that mean?

It refers to materials that can be worn away or abraded easily.

That sounds interesting! I might need to look into it for my next project.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abradable is formed from "ab-" (meaning away) and "radere" (meaning to scrape). The word describes a material that can be scraped away or worn down.

Memory Tip

Think of something that can be 'scraped away' ('radere') — that's why 'abradable' refers to a material that can be worn down.

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