schuurmiddel — meaning in English

English meaning

• abradant noun A hard substance, such as sand or emery, used for rubbing or grinding surfaces smooth.
• abrasive adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.

Senses

schuurmiddel is used for these senses in English:

• abradant A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.
• abrasive Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]
• abrasive A hard inorganic substance or material consisting in powder or granule form such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing. [First attested in the mid 19th century.]

abrasive — full definition

1. adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
2. adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
3. noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.

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