abrade in German
abrade in German is abschleifen, abschürfen — abrade means to rub or wear off; erode.
abrade in German
abschleifen
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
abschürfen
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
What does "abrade" mean?
- verb To rub or wear off; erode.
- verb To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
- verb To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
- verb To cause the surface to become more rough.
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What is "abrade" in German?
"abrade" in German is abschleifen, abschürfen. abrade means: To rub or wear off; erode.
Are there other ways to say "abrade" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "abrade": abschleifen, abschürfen.
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