semiprecious
(of a stone) having commercial value as a gem but not classified as precious, as the amethyst or garnet.
Origin of semiprecious
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How to use semiprecious in a sentence
This may be interpreted to mean rivets, screw holes, semi-precious stones, etc.
Industrial Arts Design | William H. VarnumThe semi-precious or precious stone is commonly found to be the point of concentration of these designs.
Industrial Arts Design | William H. VarnumPlate 53 is mainly the enrichment of the flat plane by the addition of semi-precious stones (process six).
Industrial Arts Design | William H. VarnumIt is the basis of color harmony between silver and semi-precious stones.
Industrial Arts Design | William H. VarnumAt ordinary times, strangers are beset by men and boys who are walking cabinets of semi-precious stones.
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British Dictionary definitions for semiprecious
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈprɛʃəs) /
(of certain stones) having commercial value, but less than a precious stone
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