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Exotic Abrasives and Grit Chronicles
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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  • 1. Iron-rich abrasive variant prized for sharper edges and longevity
  • 2. Greenish black carbide that’s sharper and more brittle than quartz
  • 3. Common abrasive produced by oxidizing the third most abundant metal
  • 5. Mineral grit once used in jeweler’s files, with a royal name
  • 8. Brand name hinting at angular grit patterns for precision finishing
  • 9. Rubberized abrasives undergo this sulfur process for firmness and grip
  • 11. Japanese brand name turned generic for fused aluminum oxide
  • 14. Rare-earth oxide abrasive, prized for durability and self-sharpening grit
  • 15. Soft backing material often combined with abrasive grit for polishing
  • 20. Element that forms an abrasive grit compound essential to modern sandpaper
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  • 4. Ultra-hard abrasive, second only to diamond, with an exotic formula
  • 6. Non-woven abrasive products from 3M, blending flexible grit layers
  • 7. Synthetic abrasive as hard as a carbide, named for carbon's dance
  • 10. A precious stone lending its name to a natural sandpaper variant
  • 12. German maker’s name synonymous with industrial abrasive tools
  • 13. Sandpaper made by bonding abrasive mineral to woven fabric for durability
  • 16. Unusual abrasive brand referencing a mythical sand creature’s name
  • 17. Type of paper coated with abrasive used to mold or copy surfaces
  • 18. Famous abrasives manufacturer, often used as a generic grit label
  • 19. Traditional printing industry abrasive, used for letterpress wear

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