abrasiveness
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abrasiveness
(ə′brās·əv·nəs)
(materials) The property of a material causing wear of a surface by friction. The quality or characteristic of being able to scratch, abrade, or wear away another material.
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a·bra·sive·ness
(ə-brā'sĭv-nĭs, -zĭv-)
n.
n.
- The property of a substance that causes surface wear by friction.
- The quality of being able to scratch or abrade another material.
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