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1. emery
noun. ['ˈɛmɝi'] a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper).
Synonyms
- corundom
- haematite
- magnetite
- emery paper
- sandpaper
- hematite
- magnetic iron-ore
- corundum
Antonyms
- roughen
Etymology
- émeri (French)
- esmeril (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
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Rhymes with Emery
- memory
- demeree
- emory
- emmery
How do you pronounce emery?
Pronounce emery as ˈɛməri.
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Sentences with emery
1. Determiner
Smooth the edges with a file or emery board.
2. Adjective
If you make a mistake, sand the paint away with sandpaper or an emery board.
3. Noun, singular or mass
Use an emery cloth to sand down the rough edges of your cut glass.