Ice erosion can do this as can aeolian erosion (desert varnish).
It is abrasion
It is abrasion
Deflation wind is when the wind blows across loose sediments and carries them away.
To smooth concrete for a polished finish, you can use a concrete grinder with diamond pads to grind down the surface until it is smooth. Then, apply a concrete sealer to protect and enhance the polished look.
The facing operation is the part of machining where the final surface is given it's finishing touches. Usually this is done by fine turning of the surface to produce a highly polished and smooth surface.
Steel wool can be used in wood finishing techniques to achieve a smooth and polished surface by gently rubbing it on the wood surface in between coats of finish. The steel wool helps to smooth out imperfections and remove any rough spots, resulting in a more polished and even finish.
Because it is a metal and can be polished to a smooth shiny surface.
Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface., Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit.
A mirror is a smooth surface that reflects images. It has a highly polished surface that allows light to bounce off and create a clear reflection.
The preparation of the surface before polishing and ultimately the application and buffing up of the polish.
mirror and glass
Brushed nickel has a brushed dull finish. Polished nickel has a smooth shiny surface.