Definizione monolingua

emery

emery (uncountable)

1. (mineralogy) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.
   • 1884, Samuel Smiles, Men of Invention and Industry

     It took me from nine to ten days to grind and polish it ready for parabolising and silvering. I did this by hand labour with the aid of emery, but without a lathe. I finally used rouge instead of emery in grinding down the glass, until I could see my face in the mirror quite plain.

Definizione dizionario emery

	ercinite
	A very hard rock type used to make abrasive powder.

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Altri significati:

(mineralogy) An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

emery (powder)