emery
nounHow many syllables in emery?
There are 3 syllables in the word emery.How to pronounce emery:
Definition of emery:
- emery (noun):
- a hard abrasive powder
- a dark granular mineral that consists of corundum with iron oxide impurities (such as magnetite) and is used as an abrasive
- a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper).
Synonyms for emery:
corundom
corundum
emery paper
haematite
hematite
magnetic iron-ore
magnetite
sandpaper
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