Abrasive

/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:15 pts8 letters

Definition of Abrasive

noun

A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.
Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.

adjective

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation.
"An abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities."

Anagrams of Abrasive

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "abrasive":

6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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