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Noun: abradant  u'brey-d(u)nt
  1. A tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing
    "The jeweller used an abradant to smooth the rough edges of the gemstone";
    - abrader
     
  2. A substance that abrades or wears down
    "Sandpaper is a common abradant used in woodworking";
    - abrasive, abrasive material

Derived forms: abradants

Type of: material, stuff, tool