abrasive
/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ · a.bra.sive
noun
- A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing. She used an abrasive to remove the old finish from the furniture.
- Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface. The abrasive action of the river carved out a deep canyon over millions of years.
adjective
- Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. The abrasive texture of the sandpaper made it difficult to work with.
- Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation. His abrasive personality made it hard for him to form close relationships.
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Did you know? The word 'abrasive' has been used in various contexts, including in the field of psychology to describe individuals with a rough or coarse personality.