Boart
bort.
low-quality diamond, in granular aggregate or small fragments, valuable only in crushed or powdered form, especially for industrial use as an abrasive.
Historical Examples
The March Family Trilogy, Complete William Dean Howells
noun
a variant spelling of bort
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an inferior grade of diamond used for cutting and drilling or, in powdered form, as an industrial abrasive
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