Definition of Diamantine

1. Adjective. Consisting of diamonds or resembling diamonds.

Partainyms: Diamond

Definition of Diamantine

1. a. Adamantine.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Diamantine

diamagnetic
diamagnetic effects
diamagnetically
diamagnetics
diamagnetism
diamagnetisms
diamagnetization
diamagnets
diamantaire
diamantaires
diamantane
diamantanes
diamante
diamantes
diamantiferous
diamantine (current term)
diameter
diameter at breast height
diameter obliqua
diameter transversa
diameters
diametral
diametrally
diametrals
diametre
diametric
diametrical
diametrical opposition
diametrically

Literary usage of Diamantine

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Watch & Clock Makers' Handbook, Dictionary and Guide by Frederick James Britten (1896)
"The facing tools should be made of steel, to be used with coarse stuff for squaring up the face, and bell-metal with diamantine for finishing. ..."

2. Explorations of the Highlands of the Brazil: With a Full Account of the Gold by Richard Francis Burton (1869)
"... the diamantine Chain of Western c.$o " to three kinds—Cattivo do diamante, Bahia, and the largest supply is from the Pedra de Osso, ..."

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