abrasive

a·bra·sive (-brsv)

adj.

Causing abrasion.

n.

A material used to produce abrasion.

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abrasive (brā´siv),

n a substance used for grinding or polishing that will wear away a material or tissue.

abrasive disk,

n See disk, abrasive.

abrasive, finishing,

n the application of abrasive materials in order to eliminate surface imperfections.

abrasive point, rotary,

n See point, abrasive, rotary.

abrasive polishing agent,

n a paste containing sharp-edged particles that are moved over the surface of a material with varying pressure and speed. The movement abrades the surface with microscopic scratches, which creates a polished finish. See also dentifrice and polishing.

abrasive strip,

n See strip, abrasive.

abrasive system,

n the materials used for polishing and cleansing. Common materials include calcium carbonate (calcite, chalk, whiting), diamond particles (for porcelain), some aluminum derivatives (not for enamel), rouge (jeweler's rouge; applied to gold and precious metal alloys), and tin oxide (putty powder, stannic oxide).

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abrasive

1. causing abrasion.

2. an agent that produces abrasion.