white sapphire
A form of corundum having very few impurities, and sometimes substituted for diamondA form of corundum having very few impurities, and sometimes substituted for diamond.
» Jewels are clear stones, as: the white diamond, blue sapphire, green emerald, yellow Jacinth and so on; and glitter when cut.
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of corundum having very few impurities, and sometimes substituted for diamond.
Examples
1 sentencesJewels are clear stones, as: the white diamond, blue sapphire, green emerald, yellow Jacinth and so on; and glitter when cut.
Forms
plural: white sapphires| Singular | white sapphire |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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