abradants
n. C1 Advanced abradants
n. substances that wear away or polish a surface by rubbing. You use them to make things smooth or to remove small pieces of material.
n. substances or materials used to wear away, polish, or remove surface material from a solid by friction. Often refers to the abrasive particles themselves or the compounds containing them.
The mechanic used fine abradants to polish the car's paint.
Industrial abradants are essential for manufacturing processes that require precise surface finishes on metal parts.
The selection of abradants depends on the hardness of the material being treated and the desired level of surface roughness for subsequent coatings.