[ ə'breɪsɪv ]
■ adjective
1》 (of a substance) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
↘tending to rub or graze the skin.
2》 harsh or insensitive in manner.
■ noun an ~ substance.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C19: from L. abras- , abradere (see abrade ) + -ive .