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| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : uh-brey-siv, -ziv |
| Phonetic Transcription : əˈbreɪ sɪv, -zɪv |
Definition of abrasive
Origin :- "an abrasive substance," 1853, from abrasive (adj.).
- adj irritating in manner
- adj scraping or wearing
- Feldspar as an abrasive is used mainly in scouring soaps and window-wash.
- Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
- It had every appearance of having been tampered with; sand or some other abrasive put into it.
- Extract from : « Pirates' Hope » by Francis Lynde
- It has an extensive use as an abrasive for grinding and polishing.
- Extract from : « Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIV » by John Lord
- No doubt its only use was as an abrasive, after being pounded fine.
- Extract from : « Archeological Investigations » by Gerard Fowke
- Certainly this was no place to set down the full weight of Astro nor to protect the crew and equipment from abrasive dust.
- Extract from : « The Quantum Jump » by Robert Wicks
- The abrasive generally used is a paste made of medium or fine emery and lard oil or kerosene.
- Extract from : « Aviation Engines » by Victor Wilfred Pag
- The abrasive trade in general uses low-silica high-iron bauxites.
- Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
- Imports of abrasive materials into the United States have about one-third of the value of those locally produced.
- Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
- Corundum as an abrasive is the mineral of this name—made up of anhydrous aluminum oxide.
- Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
- It is often closely associated with volcanic ash, which is also used for abrasive purposes.
- Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
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