abradant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /əˈbreɪdənt/
KK: /əˈbrædənt/
adjective
Definition
A material or substance that can wear away or smooth surfaces through friction.
Example
The abradant material was used to polish the metal surface.
Conversation
Did you try that new scrub for your skin?
Yeah, I found it a bit too abradant for my sensitive skin.
I thought it might be too harsh; I prefer something gentler.
Same here! I need to find a milder option.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
abrasive
gritty
rough
Antonyms
smooth
soft
gentle
noun
Definition
A material or substance that is used to wear down or smooth surfaces through friction.
Example
The mechanic used an abradant to smooth the rough edges of the metal.
Conversation
Have you ever tried using an abradant for sanding wood?
Yeah, I used one last weekend for my project!
I heard it's really effective for getting smooth finishes.
Root Explanation
Abradant is derived from the Latin root "ab-" (meaning away) and "radere" (meaning to scrape). The term refers to a material that scrapes away or abrades surfaces.
Memory Tip
Think of something that scrapes 'away' ('ab-') from a surface, which helps you remember that 'abradant' is a material used for scraping.
Visually Confused Words
radiant
gardant
brabant