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abrasive

noun

1 abrasive

A substance that abrades or wears down.

synonyms: abradant, abrasive material.

Dutch: schuurmiddel, schuurpoeder, vim
Polish: materiał ścierny

adjective

1 abrasive

Causing abrasion.

synonym: scratchy.

2 abrasive

Sharply disagreeable; rigorous:
— An abrasive character.

synonym: harsh.


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