abrasive in Catalan
abrasive in Catalan is abrasiu — abrasive means rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
abrasive in Catalan
abrasiu
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]
What does "abrasive" mean?
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adj Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
"The cleaning pad has an abrasive side for tough stains."
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adj Harsh and unpleasantly blunt in manner, tending to irritate others.
"His abrasive management style drove several employees to quit."
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noun A substance, such as sandpaper or pumice, used for grinding, polishing, or smoothing.
"Use a fine abrasive to remove the old varnish."
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abrasive in a sentence
- The cleaning pad has an abrasive side for tough stains.
- Rubbing the wood with abrasive paper left the surface smooth.
- His abrasive management style drove several employees to quit.
- She softened her naturally abrasive tone during the interview.
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What is "abrasive" in Catalan?
"abrasive" in Catalan is abrasiu. abrasive means: Rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
How do you use "abrasive" in a sentence?
Example: "The cleaning pad has an abrasive side for tough stains." In Catalan, "abrasive" is abrasiu.
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