Mandarin:
尖晶石

Explanation in English Language (EN):
A class of oxide minerals with the general formula AB₂O₄, used in ceramics and refractories for their stability.

Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
具有通式AB₂O₄的一类氧化物矿物，用于陶瓷和耐火材料中以其稳定性著称。

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA):
/spˈɪnəl/

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