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abrasive definition

abra·sive (ə brā′siv, -ziv)

adjective

  1. causing abrasion
  2. tending to provoke anger, ill will, etc.; aggressively annoying; irritating

Etymology: < L abrasus, pp. of abradere, abrade + -ive

noun

something that is used for grinding, polishing, etc., as sandpaper or emery

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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