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abradant

noun

1. a substance that abrades or wears down

• Syn: ↑abrasive, ↑abrasive material

• Derivationally related forms: ↑abrade, ↑abrasive (for: ↑abrasive)

• Hypernyms: ↑material, ↑stuff

• Hyponyms: ↑carborundum, ↑steel wool, ↑wire wool, ↑emery cloth, ↑emery paper, ↑sandpaper

2. a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing

• Syn: ↑abrader

• Derivationally related forms: ↑abrade, ↑abrade (for: ↑abrader)

• Hypernyms: ↑tool

• Hyponyms: ↑abrading stone, ↑steel-wool pad

Useful english dictionary. 2012.