abrasive
ab·ra·sive
noun
1.
a substance that abrades or wears down
adjective
2.
sharply disagreeable; rigorous
- “the harsh facts of court delays”
- “an abrasive character”
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin abrāsīvus.
Phrases
- abrasive blasting
- abrasive disc
- abrasive paper
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