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emery

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As a noun, emery means an impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing. As a verb, it means sand or polish with emery.

Meanings of emery

4 meanings

noun

  1. mineralAn impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

  2. A hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

verb

  1. To sand or polish with emery.

  2. To coat with emery.

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