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chalybeate

cha·ly·beate

UK/kəˈlɪbi.ət/ uncommon

adjective

1.

containing or impregnated with or tasting of iron

Origin

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

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