Meaning Of The Word Abrasive

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abrasive
adjective: An abrasive substance is rough and can be used to clean hard surfaces.
adjective: Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
mass noun: An abrasive is a substance that is rough and can be used to clean hard surfaces.

abrasive in American English
causing abrasion
something that is used for grinding, polishing, etc., as sandpaper or emery
adjective: tending to abrade; causing abrasion; abrading
noun: any material or substance used for grinding, polishing, etc., as emery, pumice, or sandpaper

abrasive in British English
adjective: causing abrasion; grating; rough
noun: a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing

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