grattage

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Synonyms: graftage, frottage, abattage, wattage, grattan, grammage, graffage, fratrage, grainage, gratiae

Antonyms: graftage, frottage, abattage, wattage, grattan, grammage, graffage, fratrage, grainage, gratiae

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} The [[scraping]] away of [[granulation]]s (from an [[ulcer]] etc.) in order to stimulate [[healing]].
2. {{lb|en|art}} A technique popularized by {{w|Max Ernst}} involving scraping at dried {{l|en|paint}} in order to form patterns.

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