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ABLATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Ablate.

How to pronounce ablate:

US

Ablate - as a verb

Wear away through erosion or vaporization

Remove an organ or bodily structure

Example Sentences

"The doctor used a laser to ablate the tumor."
"The spacecraft's heat shield is designed to ablate during reentry."
"The dentist used a drill to ablate the decayed portion of the tooth."
"The surgeon will ablate the abnormal tissue during the operation."
"Excessive heat can ablate the surface of the metal."
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Word Game Points

Is ABLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ablate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ABLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ablate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ABLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ablate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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