noun
- tools or substances that wear away or smooth surfaces by rubbing or scraping
Examples
- The workshop contained various abraders for smoothing rough wood surfaces.
- Industrial abraders are used to remove rust from metal components.
- She selected fine-grit abraders for the delicate restoration work.
- The dental hygienist used gentle abraders to clean the patient’s teeth.
- Construction workers rely on powerful abraders to prepare concrete surfaces.
- Artists often use abraders to create texture in their sculptures.