Definition of Malachite
1. Noun. A green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects.
Definition of Malachite
1. n. Native hydrous carbonate of copper, usually occurring in green mammillary masses with concentric fibrous structure.
Definition of Malachite
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Medical Definition of Malachite
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Native hydrous carbonate of copper, usually occurring in green mammillary masses with concentric fibrous structure.
Green malachite, or malachite proper, admits of a high polish, and is sometimes used for ornamental work. Blue malachite, or azurite, is a related species of a deep blue colour. Malachite green. See Emerald green, under Green.
Origin: Fr. Gr. A mallow, from its resembling the green colour of the leaf of mallows: cf. F. Malachite. Cf. Mallow.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Malachite
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