malchite

/ˈmæləkaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A green copper ore, typically in the form of a crystalline mass or a botryoidal aggregate, often used in jewelry and decorative objects.

“The geologist discovered a large piece of malachite in the abandoned mine.”

Synonyms

  • copper ore
  • green copper ore

Antonyms

  • copper oxide
  • red ore