1. made rough or uneven in surface; roughened
Usage: technical or formal; past participle of 'asperate' (rare verb)

Examples

• The asperated surface of the stone provided better grip for climbing.
• The dentist used an asperated tool to prepare the tooth for filling.
• The asperated finish on the metal reduced glare and improved safety.
• Workers applied an asperated coating to the slippery floor.
• The asperated texture was designed to prevent slipping on wet surfaces.