Ab*la"tion (&?;), n. [L. ablatio, fr.
ablatus p. p. of auferre to carry away; ab +
latus, p. p. of ferre carry: cf. F. ablation. See
Tolerate.] 1. A carrying or taking away;
removal. Jer. Taylor.
2. (Med.) Extirpation.
Dunglison.
3. (Geol.) Wearing away; superficial
waste. Tyndall.