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abrasive

/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/

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noun

Abrasif

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. "

Le mécanicien a utilisé un abrasif pour lisser les bords rugueux du tuyau métallique.

material substance

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noun

abrasif

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. "

L'abrasif a usé la surface lisse du rocher, révélant le matériau dur sous-jacent.

geology material environment

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adjective

Abrasif, rugueux

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

Examples :

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

Le papier de verre était abrasif, lissant rapidement les bords rugueux de la boîte en bois.

material technical

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adjective

Abrasif, rugueux, irritant

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

Examples :

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

Sa personnalité abrasive rendait difficile la collaboration de ses collègues avec lui.

character attitude