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abrasive

[uh-brey-siv, -ziv]
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noun

any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper.

adjective

tending to abrade; causing abrasion; abrading.
tending to annoy or cause ill will; overly aggressive: an abrasive personality.

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Nearby words

  1. abram,
  2. abranchiate,
  3. abraser,
  4. abrash,
  5. abrasion,
  6. abrasiveness,
  7. abraxas,
  8. abrazo,
  9. abreact,
  10. abreaction

Origin of abrasive

1870–75; < Latin abrās(us) (see abrasion) + -ive
SYNONYMS FOR abrasive
2. harsh, rough, rasping.
Related formsa·bra·sive·ly, adverba·bra·sive·ness, nounun·a·bra·sive, adjectiveun·a·bra·sive·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for abrasiveness

abrasive

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 Formsabrasiveness, noun
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Word Origin and History for abrasiveness
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Medicine definitions for abrasiveness

abrasiveness

[ə-brā′sĭv-nĭs]

n.

The property of a substance that causes surface wear by friction.
The quality of being able to scratch or abrade another material.

abrasive

[ə-brā′sĭv]

adj.

Causing abrasion.

n.

A material used to produce abrasion.
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