abrading

[US]/[ˈæbrəʊdɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈæbrəʊdɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle of abrade)To wear or rub away by friction.; To damage or impair by friction.
adj.Being worn or rubbed away.

Phrases & Collocations

abrading surface

abrading wheel

constantly abrading

abrading process

abrading tool

being abraded

abrading agent

abrading noise

abrading quickly

abrading metal

Example Sentences

the rough sandpaper was abrading the wood surface.

constant friction was abrading the tires during the race.

the abrasive dust was abrading his throat, making him cough.

wearing gloves prevented the abrasive chemicals from abrading her skin.

the wind was abrading the paint from the old car.

he used a polishing compound to stop the abrasive action on the metal.

the abrasive nature of the soil was abrading the hiking boots.

the abrasive grit quickly abraded the glass, creating a frosted effect.

repeated scrubbing was abrading the enamel from her teeth.

the abrasive particles were abrading the rock face over centuries.

he noticed the abrasive qualities of the cleaning solution.

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