deterium

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makes abstract noun of the verb; place/instrument/result of verb action;
deteri.um            N      2 2 NOM S N                 
deteri.um            N      2 2 VOC S N                 
deteri.um            N      2 2 ACC S N                 
detero, deterere, detrivi, detritus  V (3rd) TRANS   [XXXCO]  
rub/wear/file away/down; remove, rub off/out; wear down to smooth surface;
thresh (grain); pound; grind; chafe; impair/lessen/weaken; detract from; prune;
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