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Word: Corundum
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: from Tamil kuruntam and Telugu kuruvindam
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
kəˈrʌndəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
extremely hard crystallized alumina, used as an abrasive. Ruby and sapphire are varieties of corundum.
Short Definition:extremely hard crystallized alumina, used as abrasive
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