abrasive
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The abrasive texture of shark skin repels barnacles and has inspired antimicrobial surface coatings for hospitals; the seeds of a flowering plant offer clues to the designers of probes destined for other worlds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Altman's unassuming, friendly demeanor contrasted sharply with Musk's abrasive style, but they shared an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for risk-taking.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
This abrasive quality is what allows the sponge to "erase" stains.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
They often abandon traditional pop music structures, they don’t shy away from abrasive arrangements, and Ayewa’s lyricism speaks directly to the soul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
Brilliant and abrasive, Jenkin had diverse interests in linguistics, electronics, mechanics, arithmetic, physics, chemistry, and economics.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
"The product is designed to prevent periodontitis. Like conventional toothpaste, it also contains abrasives and fluoride to prevent tooth decay," explains Mirko Buchholz, one of the company's founders.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Safety and industrial sales increased 4.1%, as strong demand in electrical markets, adhesives and abrasives offset continued challenges in the vehicle aftermarket business.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2025
They also advise against using thinners, nylon or metal scrubbers, or abrasives - all of which could damage the surface of the toilet seat.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
The modern sandpaper you see at hardware and paint stores is made from a combination of natural and man-made abrasives.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
For the large number of abrasives produced from silica, outside of flint pebbles, domestic sources of production are ample.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
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