ABRASIVE

harsh, abrasive

(adjective) sharply disagreeable; rigorous; “the harsh facts of court delays”; “an abrasive character”

abrasive, scratchy

(adjective) causing abrasion

abrasive, abradant, abrasive material

(noun) a substance that abrades or wears down

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

abrasive (comparative more abrasive, superlative most abrasive)

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]

Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]

Noun

abrasive (plural abrasives)

A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]

(geology) Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.

Source: Wiktionary

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Ab*ra"sive, a.

Definition: Producing abrasion. Ure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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