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semipreciousenUK
semiprecious (ˌsɛmɪˈprɛʃəs) adj (Geological Science) (of certain stones) having commercial value, but less than a precious stonesem•i•pre•cious (ˌsɛm iˈprɛʃ əs, ˌsɛm aɪ-)
adj. having commercial value as a gem but not classified as precious: semiprecious minerals. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | semiprecious - used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline"valuable - having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange; "a valuable diamond" |
TranslationssemipreciousenUK
semiprecious (of certain stones) having commercial value, but less than a precious stone semiprecious[¦sem·i′presh·əs] (lapidary) Pertaining to gemstones whose value is lower than that of precious stones; in particular, stones whose hardness is less than 8. semipreciousenUK
Related to semiprecious: Semi precious stonesWords related to semipreciousadj used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stonesRelated Words |