amber (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæmbər/
Definition
A hard, brittle, translucent fossil resin, typically yellowish-brown, that can be polished to a high sheen and is used in jewelry and ornaments.
Examples
The necklace was made of polished amber beads.
Scientists study the ancient insects trapped in amber.
She found a small, delicate fossil embedded in the amber.
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