chalybeate
- adjective
- /ˌkeɪlɪˈbiːət/
- Archaic
:
chalibéreo
- The chalybeate taste of the mineral water was immediately noticeable.
Examples
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The town is famous for its chalybeate springs, believed to have health benefits.
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During his trip, he sampled the chalybeate mineral water, which left a metallic taste in his mouth.
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Scientists tested the chalybeate water for its iron content.
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The chalybeate springs are known for their healing properties.
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Have you ever tasted chalybeate water?
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The chalybeate water from the spring has a distinct metallic flavor that many visitors enjoy.
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Many people believe that drinking chalybeate water can improve their health due to its iron content.
How Iron-Rich
Surface Forms
Morphology
chalybeate = chalyb + eate
Built from an unfamiliar combining form ('chalyb-') plus the adjectival suffix '-eate'; the root is not a productive or recognizable English word for most learners, so the meaning cannot be reliably inferred from its parts.
Etymology
Chalybeate comes from an old Greek and Latin root chalybs, meaning 'steel' or 'iron'. So chalybeate water is water 'full of iron', which is why it often tastes like iron.
