abrasion-resistant

Withstands surface friction

Abrasion-resistant describes materials or surfaces that withstand rubbing, scraping, or friction without wearing away.

The term appears in product descriptions for flooring, fabrics, coatings, and industrial equipment: abrasion-resistant work gloves, an abrasion-resistant finish on the hardwood.

textiles

Kevlar

Protective synthetic fiber

workwear · chaps · knee pads · reinforced · heavy-duty · outdoor gear · luggage · upholstery · apron · coveralls

industrial

coatings

Applied surface layers

tungsten carbide · ceramic · anodized · chrome-plated · scratch-proof · conveyor belts · mining equipment · drill bits · machinery · grinding

footwear

outsole

Shoe's bottom layer

work boots · tread · steel-toe · upper · trail shoes · climbing shoes · midsole · durability · traction · lugs

sports

shin guards

Protective lower leg coverings

goalkeeper gloves · cycling shorts · mountain biking · skateboarding · BMX · hockey pants · crash protection · downhill · enduro · paintball

Categories
Opposites
durability against friction/wear

abrasion-resistantshort-lived

Lasting only briefly

material toughness/delicacy

abrasion-resistantfragile

Easily broken or damaged

delicate · scratchable · soft · tender · flimsy

Family

abrasion, abrasions, abrasive, abrasives, abrasively, abrasiveness, abrade, abraded, abrading

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G