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diamond dust

/ˈdaɪəmənd dʌst/

Tradução: Fenômeno meteorológico formado por minúsculos cristais de gelo suspensos no ar, que costumam cintilar ao sol; também designa partículas finamente moídas de diamante usadas como abrasivo industrial e em polimento.

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/ˈdaɪəmənd dʌst/C1formalscientific
  • ptFenômeno meteorológico formado por minúsculos cristais de gelo suspensos no ar, que costumam cintilar ao sol; também designa partículas finamente moídas de diamante usadas como abrasivo industrial e em polimento.

A meteorological phenomenon consisting of tiny ice crystals suspended in the air, often sparkling in sunlight, or finely ground diamond particles used in industrial abrasives and polishing.

  1. Meteorological phenomenonC1formal

    A ground-level cloud composed of tiny ice crystals, often seen in polar regions or very cold climates.

    ptpoeira de diamante

    • Diamond dust sparkled in the air as the sun rose over the frozen landscape.
    • The phenomenon of diamond dust is common in Antarctica during winter.
    • Photographers often capture diamond dust creating beautiful light pillars.
  2. Industrial materialC1formal

    Very fine particles of diamond used for polishing, grinding, and cutting hard materials.

    ptMaterial industrial

    • The jeweler used diamond dust to polish the gemstone.
    • Diamond dust is essential in the production of high-precision cutting tools.
    • The abrasive properties of diamond dust make it ideal for industrial applications.