1. adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/
a) Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
An abrasive person can grate on ones sensibilities.
b) Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition.
Despite her proper upbringing, we found her manners to be terribly abrasive.
2. noun /əˈbreɪsɪv/
A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.
See Also: abrasion, abrasively
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