Ablates

/æbˈleɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of ablate; removes or vaporizes material from a surface.

Etymology

Present tense form of 'ablate,' from Latin 'ablatus.' Standard conjugation for modern English use.

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Understanding how a material ablates is crucial aerospace engineering—manufacturers test different compounds to see which ones vaporize most predictably under extreme heat.

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