emery

Noun

A hard granular rock used to make abrasive powder.

ریشه

From Old French 'emeril', from Late Latin 'smericulum', from Greek 'smyris'.

مثال

• Emery paper is used for smoothing and polishing.
• Emery is a component of some sandpapers.
• The jeweler used emery to polish the gemstone.

ترکیب‌های رایج

emery board emery paper emery wheel