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abrasive Definition

abra·sive (ə brāsiv, -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
abrasive Synonyms

abrasive

modif.

  1. Causing abrasion

    grinding, sharpening, cutting, abrading, abradant, rasping, rough, harsh, coarse, scratchy, sandpapery; see also rough 1.

  2. Aggressively annoying

    irritating, grating, caustic; see disturbing, harsh 1.

abrasive Synonyms

abrasive

n.

sharpener, cutter, grinder, grindstone, scarifier, polisher, grater, rasp, file, millstone, sander, sandpaper, sharpening stone, whetstone, brush.

Types of abrasives include: file, sandstone, pumice, carborundum (trademark for silicon carbide), corundum, diamond, emery, emery cloth, emery paper, oil stone, chalk, salt, sanddust, sandpaper, shagreen, steel wool, tripoli.

abrasive Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contain: In the true sense of the word, a glaze is a pure polish that does not contain any abrasives or cleaning agents.
  • use: Avoid using abrasive sponges or scouring creams: you could permanently damage your new units.

Adjective modifier

  • mild: First try the easy methods then progress to the gentle abrasive powder bleach, or mild cream abrasive you use to develop the sheen.
  • harsh: We do not use harsh abrasives to remove marks, but above all we are reliable and experienced.
  • fine: In addition, there is a very fine abrasive called crocus cloth which can also be used in the near final stages.
  • more: I have tried jeweler's rouge and a more abrasive cleaning product to no avail.

Modifies a noun

  • cleaner: Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners or scour pads.
  • polish: In order to permanently remove minor swirl marks by hand, we recommend that you first try using a light abrasive polish.
  • particle: The applied load is then shared between most of the abrasive particles.
  • wheel: These machines are fitted with either abrasive wheels or diamond tipped blades, usually running dry.
  • powder: Caution: do not use benzine, thinner, aerosol cleaners, or any abrasive powder.
  • pad: Smooth molding with fine wire wool or plastic abrasive pad.

Modifying Another Word

  • mildly: Polish is mildly abrasive and can help to remove stains and water spots.
  • highly: Contrary to other pump types, a highly abrasive or corrosive nature of chemicals does not affect pump life.
  • too: A cream such as Savlon is far too abrasive for the broken skin of a dog or a cat, " he said.
  • very: Many of these contemporary productions take a very abrasive view of text.
  • so: I'm suprised the songs got played on the radio as her singing and the playing was so abrasive.

Noun used with modifier

  • silica: An inclined channel feeds the silica abrasive to the surface of the test wheel about 2 cm in front of the test-piece.
  • diamond: This is compared with an alternative approach using diamond abrasives bound onto flexible carriers attached to the bonnets.
  • oxide: Big 5kg disk, faced with fine aluminum oxide abrasive.
abrasive Quotes

I'm brash and abrasive but that's because I've noticed when people are nice and polite they never get anywhere.

—Mahathir, Mohamad

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