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Definition of: emery
(em′ər·ē, em′rē) noun
A very hard, black or grayish–black variety of corundum mixed with magnesite and other minerals; used as an abrasive. [F émeri <OF esmeril <LL smericulum <Gk. smēris emery powder]
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