corundum

🇺🇸 /kəˈrʌndəm/ 🇬🇧 /kəˈrʌndəm/
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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.

translation

n. A mineral that is very hard and used to make gemstones like rubies and sapphires.

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Plural corundums