nonabrasive

[ non-uh-brey-siv, -ziv ]

adjective

1. not causing abrasion.
2. preventing abrasion.

Other Words From

• nona·brasive·ly adverb
• nona·brasive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonabrasive¹

non- + abrasive

Example Sentences

Gently scrub with a soft-bristle brush or a nonabrasive scrubbing pad.

From Washington Post

This gives the block of wood a good appearance and makes it nonabrasive and waterproof.

From Project Gutenberg