abrasive
Pronunciation:
/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/noun
Definitions
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
Definitions
Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation.
Example: An abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities.