Abrasive
A very hard, brittle, heat-resistant substance that is used to grind the edges or rough surfaces of an object. Boron carbide, diamond, and corundum are abrasives.
- Natural Abrasives
- sandstone, emery, corundum, diamonds
- Artificial Abrasives
- silicon carbide, aluminium oxide
See also: Abrasion, Abrasive Cleaner, Abrasive Wheel, Emery Cloth, Lapping Compound, Sandpaper.
Subjects: Mechanical Engineering