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ablation

/əˈbleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does ablation mean?

noun

The act of removing or wearing away by erosion or gradual destruction. A surgical procedure in which a portion of tissue is removed.

Example

"The glacier's movement caused an ablation of the surrounding landscape over thousands of years."

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