Etymology

chalybeate

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chalybeate · adjective1

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

chalybeate · noun2

Clipping of chalybeate water. Equivalent to Ancient Greek χάλυψ (khálups) + -ate (noun-forming suffix).

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