chalybeate

/kəˈlɪbi.ət/

KƏLꞮBI · ət (2 syllables)

English Adj
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Definition

Containing dissolved salts of iron.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek χάλυψ (khálups, “steel”) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Example Sentences

  • ""Situated on the River Cherwell", Banbury also benefits from "sulphurated water" and close by "a spring of chalybeate water"."
  • "chalybeate mineral water"
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