What is "abradant"

Abradant \Ab*ra"dant\, n. A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.

a. Tending to abrade; causing irritation; abrasive. n. A material used for grinding, as emery, sand, powdered glass, etc.; an abrasive.

1. n. a substance that abrades or wears down [syn: abrasive, abrasive material]

2. a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing [syn: abrader]