An instrument used to measure the resistance of a material to abrasion or how quickly it wears away under friction.
From 'abrasion' combined with Greek '-meter' (measure), a technical term created to describe instruments that quantify wear resistance in materials testing.
Engineers use abrasiometers to test everything from shoe sole materials to industrial coatings—literally measuring which surfaces can handle the most friction before giving up, which is crucial for products that must last.
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