Abrasives

/əˈbreɪsɪvz/ noun

Plural of abrasive; materials or substances designed to wear away, polish, or clean surfaces through friction.

Plural of 'abrasive,' which comes from Latin 'abradere' (to scrape away), referring to any material whose purpose is controlled surface removal.

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