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abrasive

/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/

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noun

Schleifmittel

A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.

Examples :

"The mechanic used an abrasive to smooth the rough edges of the metal pipe. "

Der Mechaniker verwendete ein Schleifmittel, um die rauen Kanten des Metallrohrs zu glätten.

material substance

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noun

Schleifmittel, Scheuermittel

Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.

Examples :

"The abrasive wore down the smooth surface of the rock, revealing the hard, underlying material. "

Das Schleifmittel trug die glatte Oberfläche des Felsens ab und legte das harte, darunterliegende Material frei.

geology material environment

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adjective

Abrasiv, scheuernd

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.

Examples :

"The sandpaper was abrasive, quickly smoothing the rough edges of the wooden box. "

Das Schleifpapier war abrasiv und glättete schnell die rauen Kanten der Holzkiste.

material technical

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adjective

Grob, rüde, reizend

Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation.

Examples :

"His abrasive personality made it difficult for his coworkers to collaborate with him. "

Seine grobe Persönlichkeit erschwerte die Zusammenarbeit seiner Kollegen mit ihm.

character attitude