abrasive in Dutch
abrasive in Dutch is schurend, schuurmiddel, irritant — abrasive means rough enough to grind or wear away a surface through friction.
abrasive in Dutch
schurend
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]
schuurmiddel
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. [First attested in 1805.]
irritant
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
irriterend
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
ruw
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation. [First attested in 1925.]
schuurmiddel
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.]
slijpmiddel
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.]
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.
- His abrasive management style drove several employees to quit.
- She softened her naturally abrasive tone during the interview.
- Use a fine abrasive to remove the old varnish.
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What is "abrasive" in Dutch?
"abrasive" in Dutch is schurend, schuurmiddel, irritant. 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 Dutch, "abrasive" is schurend, schuurmiddel, irritant.
Are there other ways to say "abrasive" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "abrasive": schurend, schuurmiddel, irritant, irriterend, ruw, slijpmiddel.
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