磨损 mósǔn to suffer wear and tear
to suffer wear and tear; to deteriorate through use; to wear out
How to remember 磨损: 磨 millstone + 损 to damage = to suffer wear and tear.
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How it is used
- To wear down through use - 轮胎磨损严重 (lúntāi mósǔn yánzhòng) the tires are badly worn.
- For physical wear-and-tear on parts, tools, surfaces. Read mó. A concrete engineering/maintenance term.