Definition of Abrasion

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Abrasion

The term 'Abrasion' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' frictional erosion by material transported by wind and waves'.

The term 'Abrasion' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Wearing away of surfaces by friction'.


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