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frication

[ fri-key-shuhn ]

noun

, Phonetics.
  1. an audible, constrained rush of air accompanying and characteristic of fricatives.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of frication1

1525–35; < Latin fricātiōn- (stem of fricātiō ), equivalent to fricāt ( us ) rubbed (past participle of fricāre; friction ) + -iōn- -ion
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Example Sentences

Friction -- N. friction, attrition; rubbing, abrasion, scraping &c. v.; confrication†, detrition, contrition†, affriction†, abrasion, arrosion†, limature†, frication†, rub; elbow grease; rosin; massage; roughness &c.

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