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Abrasive

Scope note

Any hard, sharp material that wears away a softer, less resistant surface when the two are rubbed together. HORNB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014693

Broader Terms used

<materials by function>

Narrower Terms used

Carborundum (TM)

Created

13yrs ago

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