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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Word of the Day

16 April 2025

RACY

(adjective) marked by richness and fullness of flavor; “a rich ruby port”; “full-bodied wines”; “a robust claret”; “the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee”


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Coffee Trivia

Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.

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