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abradant en · ADJ

Pronunciation

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• /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ (US)

Etymology

Etymology tree English abrade Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English abradant From abrade + -ant.

Meanings

1. Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
more abradant	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
most abradant	Degree=Sup		lexicographic

Translations (1)

nl wegschurend (abrasive)

abradant en · NOUN

Pronunciation

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• /əˈbɹeɪd.n̩t/ (US)

Etymology

Etymology tree English abrade Proto-Indo-European *-onts Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English abradant From abrade + -ant.

Meanings

1. A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
abradants	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Translations (1)

nl schuurmiddel (material for grinding)