beryl
/'beril/
Definition
- Noun:
- A mineral that is the principal source of the element beryllium: Beryl is a hard, crystalline mineral composed of beryllium aluminum cyclosilicate.
- A gemstone: Transparent varieties of beryl, which occur in various colors, are cut and polished for use as precious stones.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Emerald and aquamarine are both prized varieties of the mineral beryl.
- The geologist identified the pale green crystal in the rock sample as beryl.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier in gemology: The term is used to specify the type of gem based on its mineralogical classification.
- The necklace featured a rare red beryl, also known as bixbite.
Variants and Related Words
- Beryllium (n): The lightweight metallic element obtained primarily from beryl.
- Beryllium is used in alloys for aerospace components.
Synonyms
- Gemstone (when referring to the transparent, colored varieties).
- Mineral (when referring to the inorganic solid).
Different Meanings
- This word primarily has the single meaning defined above as a specific mineral and gemstone. It does not commonly have other unrelated meanings.
Idioms
- There are no common idioms specifically using the word "beryl."
Phrasal Verbs
- There are no phrasal verbs using the word "beryl."
Noun
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the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
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