Attrition and Caries

Attrition

Attrition noun - A gradual weakening, loss, or destruction.
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Caries and attrition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Caries" instead a noun "Attrition".

Caries

Caries noun - Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth.

Attrition and caries are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attrition" instead a noun "Caries".

Nearby Word: carious
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Caries and Attrition. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/attrition/caries
Attrition & Caries. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/attrition/caries>.
Caries or Attrition. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/attrition/caries.
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