What are abrasives?

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Noun
  1. plural of abrasive
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Stone vases were carved, using bronze tools and abrasives, from chlorite schist and marble.
Never use abrasives like scouring powder or scouring pads, as these plastics are easily scratched.
They are normally used as industrial abrasives, in diamond drilling equipment, or in glass cutting knives.
Both of these substances are mild abrasives and can be used as an alternative to chlorine scouring powders.
Mild abrasives are used to scour pots and pans, oven interiors, and drip pans.
In order to keep weight down, the teak decking is quite thin and harsh abrasives and repeated pressure washing will eventually wear out the teak.

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