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nephrite
(encz) | nephrite,nefrit n: [geol.] Zdeněk Brož |
nephrite
(gcide) | nephrite \neph"rite\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. n['e]phrite. See
nephritis.] (Min.)
A hard compact mineral, of a dark green color, formerly worn
as a remedy for diseases of the kidneys, whence its name;
kidney stone; a kind of jade. It varies in color from white
to dark green. It is the more common and less valuable
variety of jade, the other being jadeite. Large deposits are
found in Australia. Called also nephritic stone. See also
Jade. --[MW10]
[1913 Webster +PJC] Nephritic |
nephrite
(wn) | nephrite
n 1: an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium
silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade
that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to
cure kidney disorders |
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nephrite
(encz) | nephrite,nefrit n: [geol.] Zdeněk Brož |
nephrite
(gcide) | nephrite \neph"rite\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. n['e]phrite. See
nephritis.] (Min.)
A hard compact mineral, of a dark green color, formerly worn
as a remedy for diseases of the kidneys, whence its name;
kidney stone; a kind of jade. It varies in color from white
to dark green. It is the more common and less valuable
variety of jade, the other being jadeite. Large deposits are
found in Australia. Called also nephritic stone. See also
Jade. --[MW10]
[1913 Webster +PJC] Nephritic |
nephrite
(wn) | nephrite
n 1: an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium
silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade
that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to
cure kidney disorders |
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