Abtragung

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German

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Etymology

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abtragen (degrade) +‎ -ung.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈapˌtʁaːɡʊŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: Ab‧tra‧gung

Noun

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Abtragung f (genitive Abtragung, plural Abtragungen)

  1. gradual demolition
  2. wear (damage caused by use)
  3. (finance) amortization, gradual repayment
  4. (geology) erosion
    Synonym: Erosion
  5. (geology) degradation
    Synonym: Degradation
  6. (medicine) surgical removal (of warts, ulcers)

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Abtragung” in Duden online
  • Abtragung” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache