noun, verb as in strong fondness

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roughening, dulling

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Example:The excessive sandpapering roughened the surface of the wooden desk.

Definition:The act of making a surface uneven or bumpy by damaging or scratching it.

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Example:The excessive polishing dulls the blade of the scissors over time.

Definition:The act of making something lose its shine or luster.

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