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- \ˈem-rē, ˈe-mə-\
- /ˈem.ər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈem-rē, ˈe-mə-\
Definitions of emery word
- noun emery A grayish-black mixture of corundum and magnetite, used in powdered form as an abrasive. 1
- noun emery substance used for filing or sanding 1
- uncountable noun emery Emery is a hard, rough mineral that is put on paper or cloth and used for cleaning or polishing things. 0
- noun emery a hard greyish-black mineral consisting of corundum with either magnetite or haematite: used as an abrasive and polishing agent, esp as a coating on paper, cloth, etc. Formula: Al2O3 0
- noun emery (as modifier) 0
- noun emery a dark, impure, coarse variety of corundum used for grinding, polishing, etc. 0
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Parts of speech for Emery
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emery popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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