adamantine

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The "Black Breech Ordnance Company" and the "Adamantine Ship Company" would soon find representatives in Parliament, if forty or fifty members would get the national custom for their rubbish.

From The English Constitution by Bagehot, Walter

Adamantine candles are the best, as they last twice as long, and do not melt and run down the sides like the parraffine or tallow candles.

From Harper's Round Table, May 28, 1895 by Various

Milton indeed has his Adamantine chains and penal fire, and A dungeon horrible on all sides round.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

How didst thou pass the Adamantine Gate; And into Spirit thy self insinuate?

From The History of the Devil As Well Ancient as Modern: In Two Parts by Defoe, Daniel

Adamantine Bouille's look alters not; yet the word Halt is given: gladder moment he never saw.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas