Word
ablatively
Phoneticsab·la·tive·ly
Definition
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.
Examples
“The heat was ablatively removed by the cooling system.”
“The software ablatively strips away unnecessary data to reduce the file size before sending it.”
“The chemical reaction ablatively consumes the protective layer, leaving the underlying material exposed to the extreme temperatures of re-entry.”
Examples
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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