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beryl

/ˈbɛr.ɪl/

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noun

/ˈbɛr.ɪl/C1formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, являющийся основным источником бериллия; его цветные прозрачные разновидности высоко ценятся как драгоценные камни.

A mineral that is the primary source of beryllium; its colored transparent varieties are highly valued as gemstones.

  1. Gemstone and mineralB2formal

    A hard, transparent mineral, often green or blue-green, that is the main source of the element beryllium and is used as a gemstone.

    ruДрагоценный камень и минерал

    • The jeweler set a beautiful green beryl in the ring.
    • Beryl is found in many colors, including emerald and aquamarine.
    • Miners extracted a large quantity of beryl from the quarry.
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