corundum

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词性

名词

基本解释

n.[矿]刚玉,金刚砂

网络释义

a hard crystalline form of aluminum oxide, typically blue in color and used as a gemstone and abrasive.

例证

1. Rubies and sapphires are both varieties of corundum.
红宝石和蓝宝石都是刚玉的变种。

2. Corundum is one of the hardest minerals known to man.
刚玉是已知的最硬的矿物之一。

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