corundum

corundum
noun Etymology: Tamil kuruntam; akin to Sanskrit kuruvinda ruby Date: 1804 a very hard mineral that consists of aluminum oxide occurring in massive and crystalline forms, that can be synthesized, and that is used for gemstones (as ruby and sapphire) and as an abrasive

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  • corundum — noun an extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminium oxide with the chemical formula AlO, that occurs in the form of the gemstones ruby and sapphire; it is used as an abrasive …   Wiktionary

  • corundum — Native crystalline aluminum oxide. [Hind. kurand] * * * co·run·dum kə rən dəm n a very hard mineral Al2O3 that consists of alumina occurring in massive form and as variously colored crystals which include the ruby and sapphire * * * co·run·dum… …   Medical dictionary

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