malachite
A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃₂A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂; one of the principal ores of copper.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂; one of the principal ores of copper.
Malachit
малахи́тmalaxít
a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
(countable, uncountable)A mild green color, like that of the mineral.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French malachite, from Latin molochītis, from Ancient Greek μολόχη (molókhē, “From Middle French malachite, from Latin molochītis, from Ancient Greek μολόχη (molókhē, “[leaf of the ... ] mallow plant”).
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Forms
plural: malachites| Singular | malachite |
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Synonyms
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3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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