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Abrasive
01
a material or substance with a rough surface or texture used to grind, polish, smooth, or wear away another surface through friction
Examples
Sandpaper is a common abrasive used in woodworking.
The jeweler selected a fine abrasive to polish the gemstone.
abrasive
Examples
His abrasive remarks upset everyone in the meeting.
She found his abrasive manner difficult to work with.
02
rough or coarse enough to scrape or wear away surfaces through rubbing
Examples
Sandpaper is an abrasive material used to smooth wood.
The erosion along the riverside was accelerated by the abrasive gravel carried in the current.
