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garnet¹ Definition

gar·net (gärnit)

noun

  1. any of a group of very hard silicate minerals having the general formula AB(SiO), occurring chiefly as well-formed crystals in metamorphic rocks: red varieties are often used as gems, ordinary varieties as abrasives
  2. a deep red
  3. a single-crystal synthetic form used in lasers, electronics, etc.

Etymology: ME gernet < OFr grenat < ML granatus < granatum, garnet, lit., pomegranate < L (see pomegranate): from the resemblance in color

garnet² Definition

gar·net (gärnit)

noun

Naut. a hoisting tackle for loading cargo

Etymology: LME garnett, prob. < or akin to Du garnaat

garnet Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Collection includes amber, garnet and amethyst, imported from Bali, Indonesia.
  • have: Suspect 2 has only garnet in the pocket to link them to crime.
  • set: The three cells are filled with plate garnets set over waffle patterned gold foil, the central cell is empty.

Preposition: in

  • color: Tasting Note: Deep garnet in color with a spicy ripe nose.

Adjective modifier

  • Bohemian: Bohemian garnet has been helping to overcome the sorrow and bringing the vital power, spirit and the feeling of joy.
  • deep: Tasting Note: Deep garnet in color with a spicy ripe nose.
  • red: Bright strong colors, such as a deep red garnet or a golden amber or topaz, will be very stimulating and dynamic.
  • e.g.: Additionally, part of the family of soft ferrites, are the microwave ferrites, e.g. yttrium iron garnet.
  • striking: Delicately blending silver with striking garnets, this is indeed a gift fit for a princess.
  • tiny: This ruby is toward the pinkish tones and has tiny garnets embedded in her.

Modifies a noun

  • earring: The Kyriotate fusses with a pair of garnet earrings in twisted silver and a matching pendant.
  • eye: Dragon Lid Turkish Boxes, each with a genuine garnet eye!
  • color: The best grapes are selected for the production of Brunello di Montalcino Tasting Notes Ruby red verging toward garnet color.
  • ring: The garnet cluster ring is in generally good condition, there are general scratches to all of the rings.
  • red: Tasting Note: A wine that is deep ruby garnet red.
  • crystal: Small but well formed garnet crystals in schist from the shores of Lochan na Lairige.

Noun used with modifier

  • yttrium: Additionally, part of the family of soft ferrites, are the microwave ferrites, e.g. yttrium iron garnet.
  • demantoid: The brilliant color of demantoid garnet is due to partial replacement of the silicate by chromic oxide.
  • pyrope: Mention should be made of the pyrope garnet found at Elie Ness.

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