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    abrasive
    /əˈbreɪsɪv/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface: "the refrigerator is easily damaged by abrasives"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABRASIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABRASIVE definition: 1. rude and unfriendly: 2. An abrasive substance is slightly rough, and often used for cleaning…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abrasiveAbrasive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ABRASIVE is causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade. How to use abrasive in a sentence. Abrasive Has Latin Roots

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABRASIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing. adjective. 2. causing abrasion; grating; rough. 3. irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance. Collins English Dictionary.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABRASIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    ABRASIVE meaning: 1. rude and unfriendly: 2. An abrasive substance is slightly rough, and often used for cleaning…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › abrasiveABRASIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Abrasive definition: any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper.. See examples of ABRASIVE used in a sentence.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › abrasiveAbrasive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    adjective. causing abrasion. synonyms: scratchy. rough, unsmooth. having or caused by an irregular surface. adjective. sharply disagreeable; rigorous. “an abrasive character” synonyms: harsh. disagreeable. not to your liking. noun. a substance that abrades or wears down. synonyms: abradant, abrasive material. see more see less. Cite this entry.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of abrasive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    ABRASIVE definition: 1. An abrasive substance is rough and can be used for rubbing surfaces, to make them clean or…. Learn more.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabrasive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of abrasive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › abrasiveAbrasive - definition of abrasive by The Free Dictionary

    Define abrasive. abrasive synonyms, abrasive pronunciation, abrasive translation, English dictionary definition of abrasive. adj. 1. Causing abrasion: scratched the stovetop with an abrasive cleanser. 2. Harsh and rough in manner: an unpleasant, abrasive personality. n.

  11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AbrasiveAbrasive - Wikipedia

    An abrasive is a material, often a mineral, that is used to shape or finish a workpiece through rubbing [1] which leads to part of the workpiece being worn away by friction. While finishing a material often means polishing it to gain a smooth, reflective surface, the process can also involve roughening as in satin, matte or beaded finishes.