adjective
- capable of being abraded or worn away by friction or rubbing
Usage: technical; materials science
Examples
- The abradable coating on the turbine blade reduces friction during operation.
- Engineers selected an abradable material for the seal to minimize wear on the rotor.
- The abradable layer is designed to wear away gradually rather than damage the underlying surface.
- This abradable compound is commonly used in aerospace applications.
- The abradable lining of the engine casing protects the main structure from contact damage.