abrasive
abrasive
abra·sive
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/əˈbreısıv/ adj [more ~; most ~]
1 a : causing damage or wear by rubbing, grinding, or scraping : of or relating to abrasion
The waves had an abrasive action on the rocks.
1 b : having a rough quality
an abrasive surface
: used for rubbing something to make it smooth or shiny
an abrasive material
an abrasive cleaner
2 : very unpleasant or irritating
He offended people with his abrasive [=irritating, grating] manner/personality.
abrasive [=rude, offensive] comments
abra·sive·ly adv
an abrasively obnoxious manner/personality
abra·sive·ness noun [ noncount ]
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noun , pl -sives [ count ]
: a substance that is used for rubbing something to make it smooth, shiny, or clean : an abrasive substance
