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diamond

[dahy-muhnd, dahy-uh-] / ˈdaɪ mənd, ˈdaɪ ə- /


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In both environments, diamond is subjected to immense pressure.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

"Our work indicates that we could use slightly slower initial shocks and still achieve full melting of the diamond in our NIF implosions," said Millot.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

"We think that is because the sample does not have time to change when it only experiences a single shock. It remains 'trapped' in the diamond structure," said Millot.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

The delighted men said they found a large diamond on a plot of land they had leased two years back.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Boyle never discussed garlic and magnets, but he did address the old belief that it was impossible to crush a diamond unless it had first been softened in goat’s blood.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Scientists also think diamonds may form and fall like rain far beneath the surfaces of ice giant planets such as Neptune and Uranus.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

Hardware is a universal classic — as much as diamonds or pearls are a universal classic.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

"We recognise the protracted challenging conditions as the diamond industry evolves, though we are encouraged by signs of consumer demand growth in the US and beyond, particularly in higher quality diamonds," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

A stunning jeweled dagger hilt and scabbard from Jahangir’s reign incorporate more than 2,000 diamonds, rubies and emeralds set in an intricate pattern in gold.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

The grass was wet with dew and a million dewdrops were sparkling and twinkling like diamonds around his feet.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl




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