abraders
n. C1 Advanced abraders
n. tools or materials that are used to wear away or smooth a surface by rubbing against it.
n. instruments or substances used to remove material from a surface through friction or abrasion.
The workers used sandpaper as abraders to smooth the wood.
Industrial abraders like grinding wheels and polishing pads are essential for preparing metal surfaces for painting.
The selection of abraders depends on the hardness of the material being treated and the desired finish, ranging from coarse grit for heavy stock removal to ultra-fine powders for a mirror-like polish.