Noun

wearing or grinding down by friction

the gradual reduction in a tangible or intangible resource due to causes that are passive and do not involve productive use of the resource.

(human resources) A gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death

(sciences) The loss of participants during an experiment

(theology) Imperfect contrition or remorse

(dentistry) The wearing of teeth due to their grinding

Noun

(en-noun)

The tendency to attract.

The feeling of being attracted.

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An event or location that has a tendency to attract visitors.

(chess) The sacrifice of pieces in order to expose the enemy king.