noun🔗ShareSchleifmittelA substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing."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.materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchleifmittel, ScheuermittelRock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface."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.geologymaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbrasiv, scheuerndProducing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface."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.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGrob, rüde, reizendBeing rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation."His abrasive personality made it difficult for his coworkers to collaborate with him. "Seine grobe Persönlichkeit erschwerte die Zusammenarbeit seiner Kollegen mit ihm.characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
