[ ə'bleɪʃ(ə)n ]
■ noun
1》 the loss of solid material (especially ice) by melting or evaporation.
↘the erosion of rock by wind action.
2》 the surgical removal of body tissue.
Derivatives
ablate verb
Origin
ME: from late L. ablatio(n-) , from L. ablat- , auferre 'take away'.