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abrasive

/æbrəsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does abrasive mean?

adjective

Having a rough, harsh, or unpleasant quality; tending to wear away or damage something.

Example

"The abrasive texture of the sandpaper made it difficult to work with."

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