abrasive
any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper.
Origin of abrasive
1Other words for abrasive
Other words from abrasive
- a·bra·sive·ly, adverb
- a·bra·sive·ness, noun
- un·a·bra·sive, adjective
- un·a·bra·sive·ly, adverb
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How to use abrasive in a sentence
When you use an abrasive soap repeatedly, you can damage this natural defense, making your skin less effective at retaining moisture.
Five tips for taking care of your over-washed hands | Sandra Gutierrez G. | December 20, 2020 | Popular-ScienceKimberley Martin, who was Newsday’s Jets beat writer from 2012 to 2017, said Mehta constantly sent her abrasive messages, often questioning her reporting or demanding credit for obviously available information.
A divisive Jets reporter, accused of bullying, loses his place on the beat | Ben Strauss | December 11, 2020 | Washington PostThough the louder voices on social media can be abrasive, they provide insight into the mood of influential activists from both parties.
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British Dictionary definitions for abrasive
/ (əˈbreɪsɪv) /
a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing
causing abrasion; grating; rough
irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance
Derived forms of abrasive
- abrasiveness, noun
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