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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ablator

/æbˈleɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does ablator mean?

noun

A device or process that removes material from a surface by erosion or vaporization, or a person or thing that causes gradual loss or erosion.

Example

"The spacecraft's ablators protected it from the intense heat of re-entry."

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