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corundum
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Pliny says, corundum was used in the form of a splinter fixed in an iron style.
The stones have been rubbed into shape apparently by corundum.
This is true whether it has reference to a grindstone, emery, corundum wheel, or a plain oil stone.
Corundum and pure emery are ores that are very rich in aluminum, containing about fifty-four per cent.
Corundum is the hardest substance known, next to the diamond.
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On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to corundum, such as: gem, jewel, rhinestone, allotrope, ice, and lozenge.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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