# abrasiometer

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/abrasiometer
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a scientific tool used to measure how quickly a surface wears away or gets scratched.

For teachers: an instrument designed to measure the rate of wear or abrasion of a material surface. Often used in industrial testing to assess the durability of coatings or metals.

## Examples

- The engineer used an abrasiometer to test the new paint.
- The laboratory technician calibrated the abrasiometer to ensure the test results were accurate for the automotive parts.
- By subjecting the composite material to a controlled abrasive environment within the abrasiometer, researchers could quantify its resistance to mechanical degradation over thousands of cycles.

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