Ablate
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To remove or erode material from a surface through melting, vaporisation, or friction.
“The heat shield is designed to ablate during atmospheric re-entry, protecting the spacecraft beneath.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈbleɪt/
Syllables
ab·late
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