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nephrite

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Noun

HYPHEN

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

Noun nephrite has 1 sense

nephrite(n = noun.substance) - 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;

is a kind of

amphibole

is a member of amphibole group

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CIDE DICTIONARY

nephrite, n. [Cf. F. néphrite. See nephritis.].

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. [1913 Webster]

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OXFORD DICTIONARY

nephrite, n. a green, yellow, or white calcium magnesium silicate form of jade.

Etymology

G Nephrit f. Gk nephros kidney, with ref. to its supposed efficacy in treating kidney disease