noun🔗ShareA 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. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRock 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. "geologymaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareProducing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface."The sandpaper was abrasive, quickly smoothing the rough edges of the wooden box. "materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareBeing rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation."His abrasive personality made it difficult for his coworkers to collaborate with him. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
