abrasive
n. substance used for grinding, substance used for polishing (i.e. sandpaper) adj. tending to rub or scrape, tending to abrade | ||||
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Abrasive Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Abrasive
(a.)
Producing abrasion.
(a.)
Producing abrasion.
| WordNet 2.0 |
abrasive
Noun
1. a substance that abrades or wears down
(synonym) abradant, abrasive material
(hypernym) material, stuff
(hyponym) carborundum
Adjective
1. causing abrasion
(synonym) scratchy
(similar) rough, unsmooth
2. sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"
(synonym) harsh
(similar) disagreeable
Noun
1. a substance that abrades or wears down
(synonym) abradant, abrasive material
(hypernym) material, stuff
(hyponym) carborundum
Adjective
1. causing abrasion
(synonym) scratchy
(similar) rough, unsmooth
2. sharply disagreeable; rigorous; "the harsh facts of court delays"; "an abrasive character"
(synonym) harsh
(similar) disagreeable
| hEnglish - advanced version |
abrasive
abrasive
\ab*ra"sive\ (&?;), a. producing abrasion.
abrasive
\ab*ra"sive\ (&?;), a. producing abrasion.
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
abrasive
scríobach
scríobach
Abrasive Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Abrasive
A hard grit used for sanding or grinding.
A hard grit used for sanding or grinding.
| Telecommunication Standard Terms |
abrasive
Any of a number of hard materials, such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and diamond, that are powdered and carefully graded according to particle size, and used to shape and/or finish optical elements, including the endfaces of optical fibers and connectors. Note: For finishing the endfaces of optical fiber connectors, abrasive particles are adhered to a substrate of plastic film, in a fashion after that of sandpaper. The film is in turn supported by a hard, flat plate. The connector is supported by a fixture that holds it securely in the proper position for finishing. The grinding motion may be performed manually or by a machine. [After FAA ]
Any of a number of hard materials, such as aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and diamond, that are powdered and carefully graded according to particle size, and used to shape and/or finish optical elements, including the endfaces of optical fibers and connectors. Note: For finishing the endfaces of optical fiber connectors, abrasive particles are adhered to a substrate of plastic film, in a fashion after that of sandpaper. The film is in turn supported by a hard, flat plate. The connector is supported by a fixture that holds it securely in the proper position for finishing. The grinding motion may be performed manually or by a machine. [After FAA ]
| General Chemistry Glossary |
abrasive
A very hard, brittle, heat-resistant substance that is used to grind the edges or rough surfaces of an object. boron carbide, diamond, and corundum are abrasives.
A very hard, brittle, heat-resistant substance that is used to grind the edges or rough surfaces of an object. boron carbide, diamond, and corundum are abrasives.
| Materials Science and Engineering Glossary of Terms |
abrasive
a hard and wear-resistant material (commonly a ceramic) that is used to wear, grind, or cut away other material.
a hard and wear-resistant material (commonly a ceramic) that is used to wear, grind, or cut away other material.
Abrasive Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Abrasive (n.)
gashayek
gashayek
Abrasive Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Abrasive
An abrasive is a material, often a mineral, that is used to shape or finish (see metal polishing and wood finishing) a workpiece through rubbing which leads to part of the workpiece being worn away. While finishing a material often means polishing it to gain a smooth, reflective surface it can also involve roughening as in satin, matte or beaded finishes.
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