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ablative
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adjective
relating to the ablative case
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noun
the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb
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adjective
tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature
ablative material on a rocket cone
coating
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noun
(= coat)
a thin layer covering something
a second coat of paint
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noun
a heavy fabric suitable for coats
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noun
(= finish, finishing)
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
the boat had a metallic finish
he applied a coat of a clear finish
when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly
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noun
(= application)
the work of applying something
the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine
a complete bleach requires several applications
the surface was ready for a coating of paint