English noun: abradant | |||
1. | abradant (substance) a substance that abrades or wears down | ||
Synonyms | abrasive, abrasive material | ||
Broader (hypernym) | material, stuff | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | carborundum, emery cloth, emery paper, sandpaper, steel wool, wire wool | ||
2. | abradant (artifact) a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing | ||
Synonyms | abrader | ||
Broader (hypernym) | tool | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | abrading stone, steel-wool pad | ||