black diamond

noun

Hematite.

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Meanings

nounblack diamond (countable and uncountable, plural black diamonds)

plural black diamonds

  1. countableuncountableHematite.
  2. countableuncountableAnthracite.
  3. countableuncountableCarbonado, a natural diamond that is black in color.
  4. countableuncountableA black synthetic diamond, specifically a CVD polycrystalline diamond or HPHT polycrystalline compact diamond.
  5. countableuncountableBoron carbide.
  6. South AfricacountablederogatoryuncountableA member of the new affluent black middle class in South Africa, characterized by conspicuous consumption.
  7. countableuncountablehobbiesA symbol representing a steep and relatively difficult trail, typically of a 40% gradient or above.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounan inferior dark diamond used in industry for drilling and polishing

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Translations

Spanish carbonado
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