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Sandpaper
An abrasive paper that is coated with sand or other abrasive materials, used for smoothing, cleaning, and polishing surfaces. It is commonly used in woodworking, automotive refinishing, and metalworking to prepare surfaces for painting or other finishing processes. Sandpaper comes in various grits, with lower numbers indicating coarser abrasives and higher numbers for finer finishes.
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- Glasspaper: A type of sandpaper that uses finer abrasives, often employed for smoothing glass or delicate surfaces.