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Rock Powder Used As An Abrasive Crossword Clue

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noun

• a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

34%6 Volcanic rock used as abrasive
noun

• a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive

verb

• rub with pumice, in order to clean or to smoothen

34%10Abrasive or abrasive textures
noun

• a sharp bitterness

• a sharp sour taste

• a rough and bitter manner

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