G,  Lubrication,  Machine Shop Term

Grit

1) Abrasive particles or granules, like sand, or other small, coarse impurities found in a fluid.

2) A coarse-grained siliceous rock, usually with sharp, angular grains.

3) A measure of the fineness of the abrasive material, such as those used in polishing compounds and sandpapers.

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