grinding

difficult

ˈdɪfɪk(ə)lt

adjective

needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.

she had a difficult decision to make

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abrasives

/əˈbreɪsɪv/

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

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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

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