Emery: meaning, definitions and examples
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emery
[ ˈɛməri ]
abrasive material
A hard, black mineral substance that is used for grinding and polishing, typically in the form of small pieces or a powder. Emery is often used in sandpaper and as a cutting agent in grinding wheels.
Synonyms
abrasive, corundum, grit, pumice
Examples of usage
- Emery is commonly used in metalworking to smooth rough edges.
- Sandpaper with emery particles is effective for removing rust from metal surfaces.
name
A masculine given name of Old German origin, meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking'. Emery is a relatively uncommon name in modern times.
Synonyms
name
Examples of usage
- Emery was a popular name for boys in the early 20th century.
- Emery is derived from the Germanic name Emmerich.
Translations
Translations of the word "emery" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esmeril
🇮🇳 एमरी
🇩🇪 Schmirgel
🇮🇩 amplas
🇺🇦 наждак
🇵🇱 szmergiel
🇯🇵 エメリー
🇫🇷 émeri
🇪🇸 esmeril
🇹🇷 zımpara
🇰🇷 에머리
🇸🇦 قماش صنفرة
🇨🇿 smirkový papír
🇸🇰 šmirgeľ
🇨🇳 砂纸
🇸🇮 šmirgel
🇮🇸 skurðarpappír
🇰🇿 зімпара
🇬🇪 ემერი
🇦🇿 zımpara
🇲🇽 esmeril
Word origin
The word 'emery' originated from the Greek word 'smērý' and was later adapted into Latin as 'smiris'. It refers to the mineral corundum, which is a naturally occurring abrasive material. Emery has been used for centuries in various industries for grinding, polishing, and sharpening purposes. Its name is also associated with the given name Emery, which has roots in Old German. While the use of emery as a mineral dates back to ancient times, the name Emery as a given name gained popularity in the early 20th century.