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corundum

DEFINITIONS OF: corundum

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n very hard mineral used as an abrasive

Synonyms:
corundom
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alumina, aluminium oxide, aluminum oxide
any of various forms of aluminum oxide occurring naturally as corundum
ruby
a transparent deep red variety of corundum; used as a gemstone and in lasers
sapphire
a precious transparent stone of rich blue corundum valued as a gemstone
alundum
a substance made of fused alumina
star sapphire
a sapphire that when cut shows a starlike figure in reflected light because of its crystalline structure
Type of:
mineral
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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