Definitions

1. noun

the process or act of wearing or being worn away by erosion or other natural forces

“The ablation of the glacier was causing a significant rise in the sea level.”

2. noun

the removal or destruction of tissue, usually by a caustic substance, in medical treatment

“The doctor performed an ablation on the patient’s tumor to prevent it from growing.”

3. noun

the removal of a layer or a surface by an erosive process

“The ablation of the paint on the car was due to the harsh weather conditions.”

4. verb

to wear or be worn away by erosion or other natural forces

“The river was ablating the soil on its banks.”

5. verb

to remove or destroy tissue, usually by a caustic substance, in medical treatment

“The doctor ablated the patient’s tumor.”