emery

/ˈɛməri/
/ˈɛməri/
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Other forms: emeries

Definitions of emery
  1. noun
    a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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