ABRADANT

abrader, abradant

(noun) a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing

abrasive, abradant, abrasive material

(noun) a substance that abrades or wears down

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abradant (plural abradants)

A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.

Adjective

abradant (comparative more abradant, superlative most abradant)

Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive.

Source: Wiktionary


Ab*ra"dant, n.

Definition: A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ABOUND

(verb) be in a state of movement or action; “The room abounded with screaming children”; “The garden bristled with toddlers”


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