释义 |
mal·a·chite \ˈmaləˌkīt\ noun (-s) Etymology: alteration of earlier melochite, from Middle English melochites, from Latin molochites, probably from Greek molochitēs, from molochē, malachē mallow + -itēs -ite — more at mallow : a mineral Cu2CO3(OH)2 consisting of a green basic carbonate of copper that is an ore of copper and is used to make ornamental objects (as vases) — compare azurite |