kriimustuste

Kriimustuste is the genitive plural form of the Estonian noun kriimustus, which refers to a scratch, mark, or incision produced by scratching or abrasion. The term can denote physical scratches on surfaces such as metal, glass, wood, or stone, as well as marks created by etching, wear, or friction. In everyday use, kriimustused (the plural nominative) and kriimustuste (the genitive plural) may appear in phrases describing multiple scratches or the concept of scratching itself.

Etymology and grammar: kriimustus is formed from the verb kriimustada “to scratch” plus the noun suffix -us. Its genitive plural kriimustuste is used to indicate possession or association with several scratches, as in “kriimustuste mõju pinnale” (the effect of scratches on the surface).

Usage: The expression kriimustuste is common in technical, scientific, and descriptive language when referring to several scratches or marks. It is used in contexts such as describing the formation of scratches (kriimustuste tekkimine), analyzing wear patterns, or discussing the impact of scratches on material properties.

Contexts: Kriimustuste analysis is relevant in materials science, conservation and restoration, archaeology, manufacturing, and quality control. Studying scratch patterns can help identify handling, fatigue, or tool marks on artifacts and manufactured surfaces.

See also: kriimustus, kriimustada.