chalcanthite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [kʰæɫ(l)ˈkʰæn.θʌɪt̚] (UK)
- /kælˈkæn.θaɪt/ (US)
- [kæwˈkæn.θɒ͡ɪʔ] (UK)
- [kʰæɫˈkʰɛ͡ən.θʌɪt̚] (US)
- /kælˈkæn.θaɪt/ (UK)
- [~ˈkʰe͡ən~] (US)
- [~θɒ͡ɪt̚] (UK)
Etymology
From chalcanthum (“flowers of copper”) + -ite, from Ancient Greek χάλκανθον (khálkanthon).
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A mineral form of copper sulfate, CuSO₄.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chalcanthites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (10)
pt calcantita (mineral) · it calcantite (mineral) · ja 胆礬 (mineral) · fi kalkantiitti (mineral) · cmn 膽礬 /胆矾 (mineral) · cmn 藍礬 /蓝矾 (mineral) · de Chalkanthit (mineral) · pt calcantite (mineral) · fr chalcantite (mineral) · es calcantita (mineral)