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απόξεση — meaning in English

apoxesi

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English meaning

abrasion noun A scraped area of skin where the surface has been rubbed or scratched off.

Senses

απόξεση is used for these senses in English:

abrasion The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
curettage (medicine) The removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette.

abrasion — full definition

noun A scraped area of skin where the surface has been rubbed or scratched off.
noun The gradual wearing away of a surface caused by friction or rubbing.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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