ablative

"In Latin class, we learned how the ablative case often indicates separation or means. "

"The heat shield of the returning spacecraft was made of an ablative, designed to burn away and protect the vehicle from extreme temperatures. "

"The Latin phrase "a domo" meaning "from the house," exemplifies an ablative construction showing separation. "

"The ablative surgery removed the tumor. "

"The ablative paint on the boat hull protected the wood from barnacles. "

"The doctor recommended ablative surgery to remove the tumor from his lung. "

"The ablative processes at the base of the glacier are contributing to its rapid retreat. "