abrasive

Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

Donaghy said there was "a culture of dismissing and setting aside patients and families who raise concerns as being difficult, abrasive and denying people access to be heard".

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

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

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

Born in Bulgaria and raised in Switzerland, Zwicky came to the California Institute of Technology in the 1920s and there at once distinguished himself by his abrasive personality and erratic talents.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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

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 C. K. (Charles Kenneth) Leith