verb
- to remove or wear away by melting, evaporation, erosion, or vaporization
Usage: technical; often used in medical and scientific contexts
Examples
- The laser ablates the tumor tissue with precision.
- Heat from atmospheric entry ablates the spacecraft’s protective shield.
- The glacier ablates more rapidly during warm summers.
- The surgeon ablates the abnormal heart tissue to correct the arrhythmia.
- Solar radiation ablates the comet’s surface as it approaches the sun.
- The dentist ablates the decay using a specialized laser tool.