abrasive
/əˈbreɪsɪv/adjective
उच्चारण अब्रेसिव
रगड़ने वाला, घर्षक
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(of a substance) rough and that can be used to clean a surface or to make it smooth
रगड़ने वाला, घर्षक
- abrasive cleaners
- Use a soft cloth, not an abrasive pad, on the glass.
- Never use an abrasive powder on a non-stick pan.
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- The abrasive surface of the stone wore down the knife edge.
- Abrasive cleaners can leave scratches on the bathroom tiles.
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(of a person or their manner) rude and unkind; acting in a way that may hurt other people's feelings
रूखा, कठोर
- an abrasive manner
- The new boss's abrasive tone upset the whole team.
- His abrasive manner made it hard for colleagues to approach him.
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- She apologised for her abrasive reply to the customer.
- The coach was abrasive, but he got results.
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a substance used for cleaning surfaces or for making them smooth
घर्षक पदार्थ
- Sandpaper is an abrasive.
- The workshop uses an abrasive to polish the metal parts.
- Sand is a natural abrasive used for polishing stone.
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- The workers used a fine abrasive to smooth the wooden frame.
- Emery paper is an abrasive that rubs rust off tools.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
a·bra·sive
?Which word?
Keep the rude-manner words together: abrasive (harsh and rude), brusque (short and rude), curt (rudely brief), caustic (sarcastic and hurtful), gruff (rough in voice or manner).
रूखे व्यवहार के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: abrasive (कठोर और रूखा), brusque (संक्षिप्त और रूखा), curt (रूखेपन से संक्षिप्त), caustic (व्यंग्यात्मक और आहत करने वाला), gruff (आवाज़ या व्यवहार में रूखा)।
§Grammar and usage
The noun abrasion means a scraped area on the skin.
Noun abrasion का अर्थ त्वचा पर खरोंच है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Science: diamond is the hardest natural substance and is used as an abrasive.
विज्ञान में हीरा सबसे कठोर प्राकृतिक पदार्थ है और घर्षक के रूप में प्रयुक्त होता है।