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adj. - Consisting of clear, hard gems or resembling clear, hard gems.

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Usage examples (10)
  • The result is diamantine and must be heard to be believed.
  • The polishing is effected by means of diamantine and alcohol.
  • The final polish can soon be imparted by means of a small boxwood slip, or flattened peg-wood, and diamantine and alcohol.
  • The subterranean flames roared and crackled; the hills were shaken to their centre; the caves were heaving in their depths, and fresh, glittering, golden, diamantine...
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