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单词 demantoid
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Definition of demantoid in English:

demantoid

noun dɪˈmantɔɪddəˈmantoid
mass noun
  • A lustrous green variety of andradite (garnet).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Superimposed on the spray is a diamond and demantoid garnet butterfly.
    • The main uses of garnets are for abrasives and grinding materials; they also provide semi-precious gemstones such as rhodolite, demantoid, and grossular.
    • The dragonflies' backs are composed of graduated black opals and the heads are of pink opals with demantoid garnet eyes.
    • The third major find in recent years is green andradite, some of which may be considered demantoid.
    • Five slightly smaller clusters encircle the center, each with a faceted demantoid green garnet at its center.

Origin

Late 19th century: from German, from Demant 'diamond'.

 
 

Definition of demantoid in US English:

demantoid

noundəˈmantoid
  • A lustrous green variety of andradite (garnet).

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The dragonflies' backs are composed of graduated black opals and the heads are of pink opals with demantoid garnet eyes.
    • The third major find in recent years is green andradite, some of which may be considered demantoid.
    • Five slightly smaller clusters encircle the center, each with a faceted demantoid green garnet at its center.
    • Superimposed on the spray is a diamond and demantoid garnet butterfly.
    • The main uses of garnets are for abrasives and grinding materials; they also provide semi-precious gemstones such as rhodolite, demantoid, and grossular.

Origin

Late 19th century: from German, from Demant ‘diamond’.

 
 
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