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May 16, 2012
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Synonyms for ablative

Noun

1. ablative, ablative case, oblique, oblique case
usage: the case indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument or manner or place of the action described by the verb

Adjective

1. ablative
usage: relating to the ablative case
2. ablative, subtractive (vs. additive)
usage: tending to ablate; i.e. to be removed or vaporized at very high temperature; "ablative material on a rocket cone"
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