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   De·tri·tion

   /dəˈtriSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of wearing something away by friction. rare

   Word Origin late 17th century: from medieval Latin detritio(n-), from detri-, stem of deterere ‘wear away’.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • D

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   • E

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   • T

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