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Vocabulary Entry
ablation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The removal of material from the surface of an object, often through processes such as erosion or cutting.
Example Sentences
"The surgeon explained that ablation would be necessary to remove the tumor."
"She studied the effects of thermal ablation on the metal surface."
"Ablation can occur naturally through erosion due to weather conditions."
V
verb
To remove or destroy material from the surface of something.
Example Sentences
"The team plans to ablate the damaged area of the spacecraft."
"Doctors may ablate tissue to treat various medical conditions."
"They used lasers to ablate the unwanted layers of paint."