Wind abrasion is the process by which wind-driven particles, such as sand, erode and polish the surfaces of rocks and other materials. This process is significant in desert geomorphology for understanding the formation of ventifacts, yardangs, and other wind-eroded features, as well as the long-term impact of wind on landscapes.
Reference: Greeley, R., & Iversen, J. D. (1987). “Wind as a Geological Process: On Earth, Mars, Venus and Titan.” Cambridge University Press.