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Noun: emery  e-mu-ree
  1. A hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either haematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)

Derived forms: emeries

Type of: mineral

Part of: emery paper, sandpaper

Encyclopedia: Emery, SD