nonabrasive
Americanadjective
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not causing abrasion.
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preventing abrasion.
Other Word Forms
- nonabrasively adverb
- nonabrasiveness noun
Etymology
Origin of nonabrasive
Example Sentences
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And if there is tarnish or rust, you can use a nonabrasive cleaner that contains oxalic acid, such as the soft cleanser from Bar Keepers Friend.
From Washington Post • Aug. 1, 2022
“Made with soft, nonabrasive material, the Polishing Cloth cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture glass, safely and effectively,” reads Apple’s description of the cloth on its product page.
From The Verge • Jan. 11, 2022
Wrong responses elicited a gentle "no" or some nonabrasive expression of regret, comforting competitors and viewers alike.
From Salon • Jul. 27, 2021
For sure, the visual scheme illustrates canned anecdotes with stock footage and employs luxuriously bland hotel suites as settings for nonabrasive conversation.
From The New Yorker • Nov. 1, 2019
Some of the newer products being pitched by celebrities include a nonabrasive household cleaner product line called PumMagic, which is made of finely ground pumice and includes a spray, scrubs and sponges.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2011
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