abrasive

/əˈbreɪsɪv/
/əˈbreɪzɪv/

adjective

(of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.

the wood should be rubbed down with fine abrasive paper

grinding,rubbing,polishing,coarse,coarse-grained,caustic,harsh,mordant

noun

A substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface.

the refrigerator is easily damaged by abrasives