abrade
verbTo wear away, scrape, or roughen a surface through friction.
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burnish
verbTo polish a surface or improve the appearance of something.
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nounA visible exposure of rock at the earth's surface.
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adjectiveConcerned only with surface features rather than depth or substance.
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nounA thin outer layer; figuratively, a superficial appearance concealing what lies beneath.
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