abrasive
[ uh-brey-siv, -ziv ]
/ əˈbreɪ sɪv, -zɪv /
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noun
any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper.
adjective
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OTHER WORDS FROM abrasive
a·bra·sive·ly, adverba·bra·sive·ness, nounun·a·bra·sive, adjectiveun·a·bra·sive·ly, adverbWords nearby abrasive
Abram, abranchiate, abraser, abrash, abrasion, abrasive, abrasiveness, abraxas, abrazo, abreact, abreaction
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British Dictionary definitions for abrasive
abrasive
/ (əˈbreɪsɪv) /
noun
a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing
adjective
causing abrasion; grating; rough
irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance
Derived forms of abrasive
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Medical definitions for abrasive
abrasive
[ ə-brā′sĭv ]
adj.
Causing abrasion.
n.
A material used to produce abrasion.
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