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sandpaper

[sand-pey-per] / ˈsændˌpeɪ pər /


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Spence says he is not sure about the reason, but “maybe the roughness of sandpaper matches with the pungency of ginger biscuits or the roughness in the mouth of black coffee.”

From Scientific American

If there is also a rash that feels rough like sandpaper, it could be scarlet fever - which needs antibiotics.

From BBC

Signs of scarlet fever include a fever, nausea or vomiting, or fine pink-red rash that feels like sandpaper to touch.

From BBC

The bug can also cause scarlet fever - with a sore throat, skin rash that feels like sandpaper, a high temperature and a so-called "strawberry tongue".

From BBC

Some people develop scarlet fever, which causes a skin rash that feels like sandpaper, and flu-like symptoms including a high temperature.

From BBC