ABRASIVE

Abrasive (ə"breIsIv), a. and n. [f. L. abras-us: see abrase + -ive; as if from a L. *abrasivus.] OED.
A. adj. a. Having the property of abrading. OED.
Semantic Identity: Spanish: Abrasivo. Italian: Abrasivo. French: Abrasif.
s.v. Abrasion, The abrasive tool or grinder is exactly a counterpart of the form to be produced. Ure (Dict. Arts) 1875 OED (Estéf.)
b. fig.
His mind was troubled with hard, abrasive thoughts. T. Dreiser (Amer. Trag.) 1925 OED (Estéf.)

B. n. An abrasive substance or body. OED.
To polish the tool upon the oil-stone, or other fine abrasive for setting the edge. O. Byrne (Artisan's Handbk.) 1853 OED (Estéf.)
Abrasives are useful for heavily soiled surfaces, when soap and water or detergents are unsuccessful and some gentle friction is required. Good Housek. Home Encycl. 1951 OED (Estéf.)