afslijten — meaning in English

English meaning

• chafe noun Heat excited by friction.
• erode verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.

Senses

afslijten is used for these senses in English:

• chafe (intransitive) To rub; to come together so as to wear by rubbing; to wear by friction.
• erode To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.

chafe — full definition

1. noun Heat excited by friction.
2. noun Injury or wear caused by friction.
3. noun Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.

erode — full definition

1. verb To gradually wear away, especially by water, wind, or chemical action.
2. verb To gradually weaken or destroy something over time.

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