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Malachite: meaning, definitions and examples

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malachite

 

[ mษ™หˆlรฆkษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mineral color

Malachite is a green mineral that is a carbonate of copper. It is notable for its vibrant color and banded appearance, often used as a gemstone or in decorative arts. This mineral is often found in copper deposits and is utilized in jewelry, ornaments, and as a pigment. Malachite has been used since ancient times for its beautiful hue and has also held significance in various cultures as a protective stone.

Synonyms

copper carbonate, gemstone

Examples of usage

  • The jewelry is made from polished malachite.
  • He collected malachite specimens from around the world.
  • The walls of the room were decorated with malachite panels.

Translations

Translations of the word "malachite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malachite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเคพเค•เคพเค‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Malachit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ malakit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะปะฐั…ั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malachit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒฉใ‚ซใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malachite

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ malachita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท malahit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๋ผ์นด์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู„ุฎูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malachit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ malachit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ”้›€็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ malahit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ malakรญt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะปะฐั…ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malaxit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ malachite

Etymology

The word 'malachite' originates from the Greek term 'malachฤ“', which means 'mallow' because the mineral resembles the leaves of the mallow plant. Its use can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where it was used for ornamentation and in various artifacts. The striking green color of malachite has made it a popular material for both artistic and practical applications across cultures. In the 19th century, malachite became popular in Europe, especially in the form of decorative pieces, and the demand for it increased significantly during this time. Today, malachite is not only appreciated for its beauty but also for its believed metaphysical properties, which include healing and protection.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,990, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.