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Abrasion: A superficial wound in which the topmost layers of the skin are scraped off

Abrasion Marks: Marks on the emulsion surface of a film, caused by scratching. It can be due to traces of dirt trapped between layers of film as it is wound on the spool, or to grit on the pressure plate.

Abrasion Resistance: Resistance to being worn away by rubbing or friction; related more to toughness than to hardness. A necessary quality for floor finishes, enamels and varnishes.

Crash Padding: A motorcyclist’s protective clothing, especially abrasion-resistant and impact absorbing riding gear and helmet.

Leathers: The form-fitting leather suit a rider wears on the street or track. Racing leathers feature special, sturdy stitching, abrasion-resistant hides, and foam and plastic armor at key points such . . . View Full Definition

Rounding: The degree to which the edges and corners of a particle become worn and rounded as a result of abrasion during transportation. Expressed as angular, subrounded, well-rounded, etc.

Rock Flour: A glacial sediment of extremely fine (silt-and clay-size) ground rock formed by abrasion of rocks at the base of the glacier.

Epoxy: Clear finish having excellent adhesion qualities; extremely abrasion and chemical resistant. Epoxies are alcohol proof and very water-resistant.

Durability: The ability of paint to last or hold up well against the destructive agents such as weather, sunlight, detergents, air pollution, abrasion or marring.

Copper Peptide: Compound consisting of a peptide (small fragment of protein) and copper atom, known to benefit in tissue regeneration therapy, used in treating wounds and skin lesions, but also gastrointest . . . View Full Definition