noun
- Plural of carbonado; a type of imperfectly crystallized diamond used for industrial purposes such as cutting and grinding.
- Plural of carbonado; a grilled or broiled meat dish, typically marinated and cooked over fire.
Usage: technical; mineralogy
Usage: culinary; archaic or regional
Examples
- Carbonadoes are valued in the diamond industry for their hardness and durability.
- The jeweler used carbonadoes to polish the gemstones.
- Industrial applications of carbonadoes include cutting tools and grinding wheels.
- The chef prepared carbonadoes of beef for the feast.
- Carbonadoes were a popular dish in colonial cuisine.