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ablatively

adv.
C2 Proficiency ab·la·tive·ly

adv. in a way that removes or takes away something. It is a very formal or technical word used mostly in science and math.

adv. in a manner that removes, takes away, or separates something from another. Often used in technical contexts to describe the action of a verb that implies removal.


SIMPLE

The heat was ablatively removed by the cooling system.

CONTEXTUAL

The software ablatively strips away unnecessary data to reduce the file size before sending it.

COMPLEX

The chemical reaction ablatively consumes the protective layer, leaving the underlying material exposed to the extreme temperatures of re-entry.

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