Abrasive

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Abrasive [ uh'-BREY-siv ]
 [ noun, adjective ]
 MEANING :
 1. material used for grinding or polishing
2. causing wearing away by grinding
3. overly aggressive
 USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
 He brought a shine to the dusty old cabinet by using an abrasive.

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