abrasiveness
[ ə-brā′sĭv-nĭs ]
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n.
The property of a substance that causes surface wear by friction.
The quality of being able to scratch or abrade another material.
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Words nearby abrasiveness
abranchiate, abraser, abrash, abrasion, abrasive, abrasiveness, abraxas, abrazo, abreact, abreaction, abreast
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Example sentences from the Web for abrasiveness
When in disagreement, Scalia became known for the “abrasiveness of his attacks against opponents.”
British leaders from Margaret Thatcher back to Winston Churchill thrived on steely abrasiveness rather than charm.