List of antonyms from "about-facing" to antonyms from "abridge"


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Definition of the day : « abrasive »

  • adj irritating in manner
  • adj scraping or wearing
Example sentences :
  • Feldspar as an abrasive is used mainly in scouring soaps and window-wash.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • It had every appearance of having been tampered with; sand or some other abrasive put into it.
  • Extract from : « Pirates' Hope » by Francis Lynde
  • It has an extensive use as an abrasive for grinding and polishing.
  • Extract from : « Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIV » by John Lord
  • No doubt its only use was as an abrasive, after being pounded fine.
  • Extract from : « Archeological Investigations » by Gerard Fowke
  • Certainly this was no place to set down the full weight of Astro nor to protect the crew and equipment from abrasive dust.
  • Extract from : « The Quantum Jump » by Robert Wicks
  • The abrasive generally used is a paste made of medium or fine emery and lard oil or kerosene.
  • Extract from : « Aviation Engines » by Victor Wilfred Pag
  • The abrasive trade in general uses low-silica high-iron bauxites.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • Imports of abrasive materials into the United States have about one-third of the value of those locally produced.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • Corundum as an abrasive is the mineral of this name—made up of anhydrous aluminum oxide.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith
  • It is often closely associated with volcanic ash, which is also used for abrasive purposes.
  • Extract from : « The Economic Aspect of Geology » by C. K. Leith