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bort: see diamond diamond, mineral, one of two crystalline forms of the element carbon (see allotropy ), the hardest natural substance known, used as a gem and in industry.

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bort [bȯrt]
(mineralogy)
Imperfectly crystallized diamond material unsuitable for gems because of its shape, size, or color and because of flaws or inclusions; used for abrasive and cutting purposes. Also spelled boart.


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The guys thought things were going to get easier once Gant went to the bench," Sylmar coach Bort Escoto said.
We are pleased that, working with the The Sands Regent and its board of directors, we have helped create value for The Sands Regent's shareholders," said Randy Bort, Managing Director, based in Los Angeles, who lead the Mercanti advisory team.
``He's still getting acclimated to his new surroundings and making adjustments to the game here, but everyone saw flashes of what he's capable of today,'' Sylmar coach Bort Escoto said.
 
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