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malachite

/mal-uh-kahyt/US // ˈmæl əˌkaɪt //UK // (ˈmæləˌkaɪt) //

孔雀石

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a green mineral, basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO32, an ore of copper, used for making ornamental articles.
    • : a ceramic ware made in imitation of this.

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Examples

  • Instead, Lagerfeld explored the darkness of malachite, iron ore, and marcasite.

  • The exterior walls are made of imitation malachite; the roof is a sky-blue cupola spangled with gilt stars.

  • Here are found richly hand-carved furniture, splendid jade and malachite vases.

  • December—Torquoise or Malachite—The most brilliant success and happiness in every circumstance of life.

  • Many of the Apaches attached a piece of malachite to their guns and bows to make them shoot accurately.

  • Inside were a piece of malachite and a small cross of lightning-riven pine, and two very small perforated shells.