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| ab·ra·sive [ ə bráyssiv, ə bráyziv ] |
adjective |
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1. using friction: using friction and roughness of texture to smooth or clean a surface
  an abrasive cleaner
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2. harsh in manner: aggressively direct and insensitive
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noun (plural ab·ra·sives) |
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smoothing substance: a substance such as pumice or emery that is used to smooth or polish a surface by grinding or scraping
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| [Mid-19th century. < Latin abras-, past participle of abradere (see abrade)] |
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| ab·ra·sive·ly adverb |
| ab·ra·sive·ness noun |
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