Abrasive Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-brā'sĭv, -zĭv

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Synonyms for Abrasive

abrasive material
a substance that abrades or wears down
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harsh
Unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch:
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smoother
Comparative form of smooth: more smooth
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scratchy
Harsh and irritating:
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abradant
A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.
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rottenstone
A siliceous limestone decomposed to a friable state, used for polishing metals
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colcothar
A brownish-red oxide of iron, obtained by heating ferrous sulfate: it is used as a pigment, polishing agent, etc.
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grinding
Of or pertaining to the act or sound of grinding.
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coarse
Consisting of large particles; not fine in texture:
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irritating
Causing irritation, annoyance or pain.
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cutting
(Not comparable) That is used for cutting.
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sharpening
Causing abrasion
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abrading
Causing abrasion
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sandpapery
Resembling sandpaper.
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grating
Abrasive; tending to annoy
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caustic
Designating or of the curved radial surface, or a plane curve in this surface, formed by the reflection or refraction of rays from a curved solid surface
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sharpener
A device for making things sharp
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cutter
A person who cuts or whose work is cutting; specif., a person whose work is cutting to patterns the sections that form a garment
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grinder
A kitchen gadget for processing coffee, herbs etc. into small or powdered pieces
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grindstone
A millstone.
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scarifier
One who scarifies.
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polisher
A person who makes something smooth or shiny.
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grater
One that grates, as an implement with sharp-edged slits and perforations on which to grate foods.
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rasp
The sound made by this tool when used, or any similar sound.
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file
(Computers) A collection of data or program records stored as a unit with a single name.
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millstone
Either of a pair of large, flat, round stones between which grain or other substances are ground
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sander
A device that spreads sand on roads.
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sharpening stone
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whetstone
A hard, fine-grained stone for honing tools.
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brush
(North Wisconsin, uncountable) Evergreen boughs, especially balsam, locally cut and baled for export, usually for use in wreathmaking.
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annoying
Irritating; vexing; bothersome
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provoking
That provokes; esp., annoying or vexing
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Antonyms for Abrasive

pleasant
The definition of pleasant is someone or something that is agreeable, enjoyable or likable.
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pleasing
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
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smooth
Having a fine texture:
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soft
Not stern; lenient:
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likeable
Alternative spelling of likable.
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Words Related to Abrasive

rough
Not polished; uncut; said of a gem.
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sandpaper
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abrasion
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absorbent
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non-abrasive
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corrosive
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adhesive
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Abrasive Sentence Examples

  • Other mineral products are graphite, garnet used as an abrasive, pyrite and zinc ore.

  • He smiled at her, understanding what it was to mourn the loss of a sibling.  As much as he missed Jade, he was glad he at least had Hannah to fall back on.  She had Katie's beauty – without the abrasive personality.

  • Polish is mildly abrasive and can help to remove stains and water spots.

  • The mask should be cleaned daily with gentle, no abrasive soap.

  • Among the products of the rich stone quarries of the state, only that of abrasive stones is important in the markets of the Union; the novaculites of Arkansas are among the finest whetstones in the world.

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