ablate

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Synonyms: abate, ablaze, oblate, blate, alate, ablare, abbate, ablute

Antonyms: abate, ablaze, oblate, blate, alate, ablare, abbate, ablute

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[remove]] or [[decrease]] something by [[cutting]], [[erosion]], [[melting]], [[evaporation]], or [[vaporization]]. {{defdate|Late 15^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=5}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[undergo]] [[ablation]]; to become melted or evaporated and removed at a high temperature. {{defdate|Mid 20^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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