Meaning of attrition

Definition of attrition

(noun) erosion by friction
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
a wearing down to weaken or destroy; "a war of attrition"
the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

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