How to Use abrasive in a Sentence

abrasive

1 of 2 adjective

• The waves had an abrasive action on the rocks.
• Rinse again, then scrub the carafe and the plunger with a non-abrasive sponge or brush.
  — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2023
• At first, Kratos is a cold and abrasive presence in Atreus’s life.
  — Jamal Michel, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
• To avoid cracks and chips, don't scrape the surface with abrasive sponges or brushes.
  — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022
• Body scrubs are a bit more abrasive and should be used once or twice per week, Dr. Jeffy says.
  — Lacey Muinos, Health, 18 July 2023
• The hair and hide are abrasive, quickly wearing down a blade’s fine edge.
  — The Editors, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2022
• The abrasive limestone was one of the most challenging aspects of Rayu.
  — Sasha Digiulian, Outside Online, 6 Dec. 2022
• What if Kennedy’s abrasive crassness is not a detriment to his cause but, rather, part of the appeal?
  — Charles McCrary, The New Republic, 3 Nov. 2023
• Truth be told, the track is so abrasive and bumpy that its condition triggered the plan to shorten the track.
  — Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2022
• There's a way to be powerful, and not be unattractive, or not be kind of abrasive.
  — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 Oct. 2022
• Below are two of the most common wheels used on a 4-1/2-inch angle grinder and an abrasive flap disc.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 30 Mar. 2023
• He is known for being kind of, of abrasive and thin skinned and a little bit prickly.
  — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 28 Feb. 2022
• Next, clean the wall's surface by wiping it down with a damp sponge or cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
• For all his shift-change bonhomie and diplomacy on the dais, O’Brien can be an abrasive force in the office.
  — Nick Tabor, Washington Post, 19 June 2023
• Enamel can still scratch, so steer clear of abrasive cleaning tools like steel wool.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
• Suede is made using a technique called Sueding, in which an abrasive is applied to buff the surface of the hide.
  — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 15 Apr. 2022
• That's because bristles start to wear out and become more abrasive on your gums.
  — Kayla Hui, Health, 20 July 2023
• With that said, I’ve always been drawn to darker, harder, more abrasive sounds.
  — Jasmine Jones, SPIN, 28 Dec. 2022
• However, in products where the crystals are more abrasive and large, the scrub should only be used a few days a week.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
• The fine particles can be abrasive, cling to surfaces, and pose risks to equipment and human health.
  — Massimo Comparini, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2023
• First, don't use a sponge or cloth with an abrasive texture; the material will scratch the stainless steel.
  — Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 20 Mar. 2023
• But Musk's sharp elbows came across as abrasive to Tesla's founders.
  — Anne Sraders, Fortune, 30 Apr. 2022
• Before each race, the teams carry out surface scans, to figure out how abrasive the track will be.
  — Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2022
• The group could sometimes be abrasive in its pursuit of the public’s attention.
  — Jesse Barron, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2023
• Most cleaners should be applied with a brush or a cloth, though be wary of an abrasive tool on hardside luggage.
  — Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2023
• Ashe is superb as the most abrasive of the pupils, a woman resentful of the rules and yet desperate for approval.
  — Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2022
• These devices use abrasive pads and electric motors to aid you in cleaning your floors.
  — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2023
• And since there’s not a lot of percussion, that element gets so abrasive.
  — Vulture, 27 July 2023
• Most are finished smooth, the felt shaved with fine abrasive papers, as well as conditioned and polished.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2024
• Because pure sugar granules from your cupboard can be far too jagged and abrasive on your skin, they should never be used on your face.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024

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abrasive

2 of 2 noun

• The first two stages use the diamond abrasives to hone knife edges, and then the third stage smooths and refines the blade.
  — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2023
• The salt acts as an abrasive without damaging the pan's surface.
  — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2023
• While the abrasive also has a big impact, slow-speed air sanders tend to bog down on softer surfaces like wood.
  — Bob Beacham, chicagotribune.com, 12 Sep. 2020
• This will act as a gentle abrasive and degreaser to work the stuck spots and pull all loose food particles.
  — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023
• Though Clorox wipes are okay to use, Apple still advises against using bleach, aerosol sprays, and abrasives.
  — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 10 Mar. 2020
• The tool has three sides, each with a different abrasive that’s designed for dry sharpening.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
• Test sample: Low-carbon steel joined to form a T. Surface and end roughened by grinding with 60-grit abrasive.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
• Follow the same enamel and ceramic Dutch oven cleaning steps, avoiding the use of scouring pads, steel wool or abrasives.
  — Taryn Mohrman, Good Housekeeping, 23 Mar. 2023
• Stubborn marks may need a gentle abrasive that won't scratch off paint finishes.
  — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
• Create a paste by combining an acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar, and a mild abrasive, such as salt or baking soda.
  — Julianne Hilmes Bartlett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• This is an electric sharpener that uses diamond discs as the abrasive to hone knives.
  — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 10 Oct. 2023
• The gentle abrasives in these formulas will help loosen stubborn residue that needs a bit of a nudge but isn’t totally welded onto your glass.
  — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2019
• The Toothpaste Bits do claim to naturally whiten the teeth thanks to calcium carbonate (a mild abrasive to polish the surface).
  — Emily Algar, Peoplemag, 3 Feb. 2023
• Volcanic ash is angular and sharp and has been used as an industrial abrasive.
  — Mark Thiessen, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
• As the video above explains, today’s manufactured toothpastes have abrasives in them, too.
  — National Geographic, 15 Sep. 2016
• When using a whitening toothpaste, always be sure to apply it with a soft or extra-soft bristled toothbrush to help counter the harsh abrasives in the paste that scrub off stains, says Sammadar.
  — Brittany Loggins, Health.com, 22 Apr. 2020
• That is, the profile of a surface roughened with abrasives provides saw-blade-like teeth that mechanically lock with the adhesive around them.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 4 Aug. 2023
• The three main types — electric, manual and sharpening stones — work by shaping the knife's edge with a coarse abrasive, then polishing it with a finer abrasive.
  — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
• About 15 percent of the most finely ground glass — which isn’t good for bottlemakers — will be sent to secondary markets for use in abrasives, large water filters and concrete coatings, Lair said.
  — The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2017
• These cleaners contain ingredients that loosen spills of various types plus very fine abrasives (even though they are labeled as nonabrasive).
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
• Even non-whitening version often contain chemicals and abrasives that can make acne worse.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2017
• Even non-whitening version often contain chemicals and abrasives that can make acne worse.
  — Lauren Hubbard, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Aug. 2017
• Baking soda is a gentle abrasive that cleans surfaces without scratching.
  — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2021
• Specifically, the multi-heavy mineral prospect consists of abrasives garne and epidote, and zircon, magnetite and gold.
  — Elwood Brehmer, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Nov. 2019
• Instead, the formula uses hydrated silica as a mild abrasive, plus xylitol to ward off plaque buildup.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 21 Jan. 2023
• Like the electric model, this pick also features diamond abrasives and a specialized slot for polishing your knife after it has been sharpened.
  — Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
• In addition to the actual material, many abrasives come with different levels of grit.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
• The technique will also be used on electrical and electronic components, bearings, vehicle components, engine parts, pipes, tubing, hose and fittings, and hardware and abrasives.
  — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 21 Nov. 2016
• In the meantime, consumers can protect themselves by being more conservative when using abrasives such as facial scrubs, or harsh products containing glycolic, salicylic or retinoic acid, Day said.
  — Dennis Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 28 June 2017
• Primary microplastics include resin pellets that are melted down to manufacture plastic products—also known as nurdles—and microbeads added to products such as cosmetics, soaps, and toothpaste as abrasives.
  — National Geographic, 16 May 2018

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