abradant

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English

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Etymology

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From abrade +‎ -ant.

Pronunciation

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  • (US) IPA(key): /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/
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Noun

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abradant (plural abradants)

  1. A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.

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Adjective

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abradant (comparative more abradant, superlative most abradant)

  1. Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive.

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Latin

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Verb

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abrādant

  1. third-person plural present active subjunctive of abrādō