definition of
detrition

[1] #1 detrition n. [abrasion, attrition, corrasion] erosion by friction. wn

[2] #2 detrition n. [grinding, abrasion, attrition] the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice. wn

[3] #3 detrition n. [friction, rubbing] effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure. wn