diamond
noun
a pure or nearly pure, extremely hard form of carbon, naturally crystallized in the isometric system.
diamondlike
-
a word derived from
diamond.
Example Sentences
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Their taut energy and brooding propulsion imbue them with a diamondlike beauty.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2017
Scientists have been trying for decades to compress separate molecules that contain carbon, like liquid benzene, into a diamondlike nanomaterial.
From Forbes ● Sep. 23, 2014
Her voice, songwriting and prose all belong to the same stream whose distinctive quality is a diamondlike clarity.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2012
We can use very durable, diamondlike carbon finishes to prevent wear.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2012
Returning to his chair, he watched in fascination as the gleaming, diamondlike claws continued to chip away at the shell.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
