corundum
Pronunciation:
/kəˈɹʌn.dəm/noun
Definitions
An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al2O3, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.
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/kəˈɹʌn.dəm/Definitions
An extremely hard mineral, a form of aluminum oxide with the chemical formula Al2O3, that occurs in the form of the gemstones sapphire and ruby; it is used as an abrasive.