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nonabrasive

American  
[non-uh-bray-siv, -ziv] / ˌnɒn əˈbreɪ sɪv, -zɪv /

adjective

  1. not causing abrasion.

  2. preventing abrasion.


Other Word Forms


Etymology

Origin of nonabrasive

non- + abrasive


Example Sentences

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Today, nonabrasive cleaning methods have become standard practice, helping protect implant surfaces while reducing the risk of complications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

The cloth, imprinted with the Apple logo in the corner, is made with “soft, nonabrasive material” to clean the screens of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks “safely and effectively,” according to the product page.

From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2021

Photo by Apple The Apple-branded cloth, made of unspecified nonabrasive materials, will be available to purchase separately.

From The Verge ● Oct. 18, 2021

Wrong responses elicited a gentle "no" or some nonabrasive expression of regret, comforting competitors and viewers alike.

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2021

The polished, likable yet skittish Schneider is captivating through all of this, even making the typically awkward business of grabbing volunteers perfectly nonabrasive.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2017

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