scratchiness

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Noun scratchiness has 1 sense

harshness, abrasiveness, scratchiness - the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
--₁ is a kind of roughness

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Scratchiness

Definition: The quality or state of being scratchy; roughness or irritation of the skin or a surface.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense:

The feeling or sound that occurs when one rubs or scrapes a rough or abrasive surface against the skin.

Usage:

The scratchiness of the cheap wool sweater left her skin red and irritated.
After spending hours sanding the wood, John felt the scratchiness in his hands.

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