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emery
[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]
/ ˈɛm ə ri, ˈɛm ri /
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noun
a granular mineral substance consisting typically of corundum mixed with magnetite or hematite, used powdered, crushed, or consolidated for grinding and polishing.
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Emery
[ em-uh-ree, em-ree ]
/ ˈɛm ə ri, ˈɛm ri /
noun
a male or female given name.
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British Dictionary definitions for emery
emery
/ (ˈɛmərɪ) /
noun
- a hard greyish-black mineral consisting of corundum with either magnetite or haematite: used as an abrasive and polishing agent, esp as a coating on paper, cloth, etc. Formula: Al 2 O 3
- (as modifier)emery paper
Word Origin for emery
C15: from Old French esmeril, ultimately from Greek smuris powder for rubbing
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