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a·bra·sive

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v) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Causing abrasion: scratched the stovetop with an abrasive cleanser.
Harsh and rough in manner: an unpleasant, abrasive personality.

NOUN:

A substance that abrades.

OTHER FORMS:
a·brasive·ly (Adverb), a·brasive·ness (Noun)

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