Abrasive

a.

1.

Producing abrasion.

Noun	1.	abrasive - a substance that abrades or wears down Synonyms: abradant, abrasive material
Adj.	1.	abrasive - causing abrasion Synonyms: scratchy
	2.	abrasive - sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character" Synonyms: harsh

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