whisper grinding
n.— «Caltrans instead is considering a technique called “whisper grinding” to make the concrete on I-5 quieter.» —“Green approach produces quiet streets” by Dave Downey North County Times (Escondido, Caliornia) May 27, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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