/əˈbreɪsɪv/
abra·sive
BrE /əˈbreɪsɪv/
NAmE /əˈbreɪsɪv/
an abrasive substance is rough and can be used to clean a surface or to make it smooth
abrasive kitchen cleaners
(of a person or their manner)
rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people’s feelings
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abra·sive·ly
BrE /əˈbreɪsɪvli/
NAmE /əˈbreɪsɪvli/
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abra·sive·ness
BrE /əˈbreɪsɪvnəs/
NAmE /əˈbreɪsɪvnəs/
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abra·sive
BrE /əˈbreɪsɪv/
NAmE /əˈbreɪsɪv/
a substance used for cleaning surfaces or for making them smooth