Meaning of the word corundum in English
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corundum
US /kəˈrʌndəm/
UK /kəˈrʌndəm/
Noun
a very hard mineral consisting of aluminum oxide, occurring in crystalline form as sapphire or ruby and used as an abrasive
Example:
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Sapphire and ruby are both forms of corundum.
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Due to its hardness, corundum is often used in abrasives.