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.
寶石學家仔細檢查了剛玉以確定其質量。