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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ablate

/əˈbleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does ablate mean?

verb

To remove or destroy a part of something, especially by cutting or scraping. To reduce or eliminate something, such as a disease or a problem.

Example

"The surgeon decided to ablate the tumor to prevent it from growing further."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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