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diamonded

diamonded

7.6
Rock or ground that contains diamonds under the surface
  • adjective
  • /ˈdaɪəˌməndɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : diamantado
  • The miners were excited to discover a diamonded layer deep beneath the surface.

Examples

  • They invested in equipment to extract gems from the diamonded soil.

  • Geologists mapped the diamonded region to estimate its potential value.

  • The geologist discovered a diamonded rock formation.

  • Is this diamonded stone valuable?

  • The miners were excited to discover a diamonded layer deep beneath the surface.

  • Geologists mapped the diamonded region to estimate its potential value.

  • They invested in equipment to extract gems from the diamonded soil.

Synonyms

diamantine
vsdiamonded
  • Literature
9.9

Having a bright, sparkling look like a clear gem

refers to geological material that contains or produces diamonds

Surface Forms

diamonded positive

Morphology

diamonded = diamond (transparent) = diamond + ed

The adjective is directly formed from 'diamond' + '-ed' meaning 'having or provided with diamonds', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word diamonded comes from diamond, a name for the very hard stone that originally meant 'unbreakable'. So a diamonded layer is one that contains or is rich in diamonds deep in the earth.