noun🔗ShareAbrasifA 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. "Le mécanicien a utilisé un abrasif pour lisser les bords rugueux du tuyau métallique.materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareabrasifRock 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. "L'abrasif a usé la surface lisse du rocher, révélant le matériau dur sous-jacent.geologymaterialenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbrasif, rugueuxProducing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface."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.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbrasif, rugueux, irritantBeing rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation."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.characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
