abrasive
Meaning
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- Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
- Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation.
Synonyms
abrasive material
large-grained
rough-cut
polishing agent
abrading agent
abrasive ground
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/
Etymology
From abrase + -ive.
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