abrasive

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈbreɪ.sɪv/ or /əˈbreɪ.zɪv/

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Adjective

Positive abrasive

Comparative more abrasive

Superlative most abrasive

1. An abrasive substance, it is rough and can cut or scratch.
2. If someone is abrasive, they are rude and unfriendly.

Noun

Singular abrasive

Plural abrasives

1. (countable) An abrasive is a rough substance used to clean a hard surface.