abradant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.
adj
  1. Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive.

Pronunciation

/əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-abradant.wav

Word forms

abradant abradants more abradant most abradant

Etymology

From abrade + -ant.

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