CORUNDUM


Meaning of CORUNDUM in English

n. Mineral. extremely hard crystallized alumina, used esp. as an abrasive, and varieties of which, e.g. ruby and sapphire, are used for gemstones.

[ Tamil kurundam f. Skr. kuruvinda ruby ]

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