Associations to the word «Malachite»

Wiktionary

MALACHITE, noun. (mineral) A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.
MALACHITE, noun. A mild green colour, like that of the mineral.
MALACHITE, adjective. From olive-taupe to that of a mild to deeply-rich -- at times seemingly translucent -- green colour, like that of the mineral which is present on oxidized copper.
MALACHITE GREEN, noun. (organic compound) A toxic chemical used as a dye, as a treatment for infections in fish (when diluted), and as a bacteriological stain.

Dictionary definition

MALACHITE, noun. A green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects.

Wise words

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