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Meanings of corundom in English

Portuguese
coríndon
Catalan
corindó

Very hard mineral used as an abrasive.

        coríndon
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        Examples for "corundum"
        Examples for "corundum"
        1
        Sapphires are so hard because they are formed from corundum, an aluminium oxide.
        BBC
        2
        So sapphire is 'dirty' corundum - corundum with a trace of iron and titanium.
        BBC
        3
        In its natural state, it is the mineral corundum.
        The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Section A and B
        4
        Herein also is the kind of corundum known as emery, and esteemed for its polishing properties.
        How to See the British Museum in Four Visits
        5
        Oats and corundum both came according to prophecy.
        Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 22...
        Translations for corundom
        Catalan
        corindó