corundum
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/kəˈrʌndəm/
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/kəˈrʌndəm/
A mineral that is very hard and used to make gemstones like rubies and sapphires.
The gemologist examined the corundum closely to determine its quality.
宝石学家仔细检查了刚玉以确定其质量。