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corundum Definition


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corundum
noun
    1. geol.
      A hard aluminium oxide mineral, used as an abrasive and as a constituent of emery, with its coloured crystalline forms including the gemstones ruby and sapphire.
Etymology: 18c: from Tamil kuruntam.



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