"bortz" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bortz (uncountable)
  1. Diamond of inferior quality, commonly used for drill tips; abrasive diamond powder; bort. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: boart, bort
    Sense id: en-bortz-en-noun-H7It-BLN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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