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Etymology
From F. émeri, from OF. esmeril, from LL. smericulum, from AGr. polytonic|�μ��ι� �powder used for polishing�.
Pronunciation
(UK) IPA|/��m�ɹi/
(US) IPA|/��m�ɻi/
Noun
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- (mineral) 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.
Derived terms
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emery bag
emery board
emery cloth
mid2
emerise, emerize
emery paper
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te:emery
vi:emery
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