abrasive

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: abradantabrasive materialscratchyharsh

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a substance that abrades or wears downSynonyms: abradantabrasive material

Adjective (2)

  1. causing abrasionSynonyms: scratchy
  2. sharply disagreeable; rigorous“the harsh facts of court delays”“an abrasive character”Synonyms: harsh
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Abrasive \Ab*ra"sive\, a. Producing abrasion. --Ure. [1913 Webster] Abraum
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