2syllables
abrasive
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abrasive is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, abrasive is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofabrasive
1noun
- A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.
- Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.
1adjective
- Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
- Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation.
Example: "An abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities."
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