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Sandpaper

Scope note

Tough paper coated with an abrasive material, such as silica, garnet, silicon carbide, or aluminum oxide; used for smoothing and polishing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014699

Broader Terms used

abrasive paper

Term used for

sand paper

Equivalent Terms used

sandpapers

Created

13yrs ago

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