ABRASIVE Meaning of ABRASIVE in English adj. & n.adj. 1 a tending to rub or graze. b capable of polishing by rubbing or grinding. 2 harsh or hurtful in manner. n. an abrasive substance. [ as ABRADE + -IVE ] Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012