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noun • a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) | ||||
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noun • a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive verb • rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen | ||||
| 26% | 5 | Abrasive | ||
adjective satellite • sour or bitter in taste • harsh or corrosive in tone | ||||
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