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(noun)

Sand paper or SOS pads are examples of abrasives.

The definition of abrasive is something that is harsh or rough, often to an unpleasant degree.

(adjective)

An example of abrasive is the attitude of your boss who is always short tempered and yelling at you.

See abrasive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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

noun

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

See abrasive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Causing abrasion: scratched the stovetop with an abrasive cleanser.
Harsh and rough in manner: an unpleasant, abrasive personality.

noun

A substance that abrades.

Related Forms:

a·braˈsive·ly adverb

a·braˈsive·ness noun

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