abrasive
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Mr. James does not simply reproduce the island’s singular patois; he uses it to create abrasive auditory rhythms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
NWR’s high concepts and their abrasive execution don’t always coalesce.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
But what is it about the sound of someone scrolling on loud that I find so abrasive when any city or bus is already a cacophony of competing sounds?
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Moonprint Solutions, a small business, is developing flexible protective covers that shield equipment from the Moon's highly abrasive dust.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
Even the sound of the water sloshing against the bath’s tiled sides became inexplicably abrasive.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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
He also said a robot would be able to use "tougher, more aggressive abrasives" than a human could tolerate.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2024
Fine abrasives are used to create high polishes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
Sundry Applications Stock bedding, poultry litters, fillers in feeds and fertilizers, mulches, charcoal, tannin and abrasives in hand soaps are some of the other products that are prepared from nut shells.
From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association
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