That dust is so abrasive, in fact, that it can damage equipment.
This high-tech sweeper is designed for super-clingy moon dust|Jack J. Lee|October 13, 2020|Science News For Students
Canberra’s policy approach was too abrasive to gather allies, however, so the government pivoted instead to support a softer resolution brought by the EU to the World Health Authority, which governs the WHO.
China is inching toward another trade war|eamonbarrett|September 27, 2020|Fortune
In her newest EP Love Your Boyfriend, she takes the messaging of love songs and places it in an abrasive, sonic package.
From Church of Christ to Pansexual Rapper|Tyler Gillespie|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sound of the record, meanwhile, is ideal: not too smooth, not too abrasive.
The Band’s ‘Rock of Ages’ Is the Greatest Live Album Ever|Andrew Romano|October 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He stayed away from the gym for a while and came back transformed, abrasive and rude when he had once been polite and respectful.
Boston Suspects Tamerlan & Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, From Boxing to Bombs|Michael Daly|April 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There is a sense that House of Cards reflects the infighting and abrasive atmosphere of the political sphere at the time.
Rewind: BBC’s Iconic Political Thriller ‘House of Cards’ Still Captivates|Jace Lacob|January 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In contrast to the abrasive and high-handed Zakir, Ibrahim is an admired figure among the insurgents.
Pakistan Frees Wave of Taliban Prisoners|Ron Moreau|January 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Do not discard the sandpaper stick or pencil sharpener used by a draftsman just because all the abrasive sheets have been removed.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
Saleratus Bill had carefully removed every abrasive possibility in the two rooms.
The Rules of the Game|Stewart Edward White
It has an extensive use as an abrasive for grinding and polishing.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIV|John Lord
And in the potholes scooped by its whirling waters we recognise the abrasive action of the suspended sand upon the river bed.
The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays|J. (John) Joly
The abrasive trade in general uses low-silica high-iron bauxites.
The Economic Aspect of Geology|C. K. Leith
British Dictionary definitions for abrasive
abrasive
/ (əˈbreɪsɪv) /
noun
a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing
adjective
causing abrasion; grating; rough
irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance