black diamond

/blæk ˌdaɪ(ə)mənd/
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Other forms: black diamonds

Definitions of black diamond
  1. noun
    an inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing
    synonyms: carbonado
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    type of:
    adamant, diamond
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
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