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diamonds

The correct spelling is diamonds.

How to pronounce diamonds

/ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/
noun

IPA: /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/

Say it like: Dia-mon-ds

The correct spelling is diamonds. A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron. For example: "The saw is coated with diamond."

Usage Examples

The saw is coated with diamond.

The dozen loose diamonds sparkled in the light.

What a beautiful engagement diamond.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A glimmering glass-like mineral that is an allotrope of carbon in which each atom is surrounded by four others in the form of a tetrahedron.
  2. 2.A gemstone made from this mineral.
  3. 3.A ring containing a diamond.
  4. 4.A very pale blue color/colour.
  5. 5.Something that resembles a diamond.

verb

  1. 1.To adorn with or as if with diamonds

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