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Abrasion

An appearance in which a surface looks rubbed, thinned, or roughened

A surface effect with visible wear marks or roughness from rubbing.

Visual Treatments & Formal Design
Abrasion · Medium-sized dog

Medium-sized dog

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A phrase to start with

Adds a rubbed-wear appearance to a surface.

Appearance and effects

Partial thinning and rough rubbed marks appear on the surface.

Visual traits

  • thinned areas
  • uneven rubbing
  • rough edges

Expected changes

  • Color or edges are more likely to thin unevenly

Five examples

1 — Medium-sized dog
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2 — Cat
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3 — Teenage boy
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4 — Unoccupied interior
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5 — Valley with a river and mountain ranges
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Meaning and scope

Definition

Abrasion is an effect that makes rubbing, thinning, or rough marks visible on a pictured surface. It does not determine actual damage, age, material type, or an operation that damages an object.

In more detail

It shows uneven rubbed wear across parts of an edge or color area. Cracking, peeling, and dirt are separate choices.

Includes

  • A surface with visible rubbed wear

Excludes

  • Physical damage or restoration work
  • Cracking or peeling

What this does not imply

  • Actual damage
  • age
  • material
  • or making operation

Variability

Coverage and strength of wear can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only the visible surface effect

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify actual damage separately

Typical uses

  • Add rubbed wear to a surface

Possible failure modes

  • It becomes simple blur
  • It is confused with cracking

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