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
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 19th century.]
(geology) Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*ra"sive, a.
Definition: Producing abrasion. Ure.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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