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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: Nephrite (0.00806 detik)
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English → English (WordNet) Definition: nephrite nephrite n : 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
English → English (gcide) Definition: nephrite nephrite \neph"rite\ (?; 277), n. [Cf. F. n['e]phrite. See nephritis.] (Min.) 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. --[MW10] [1913 Webster +PJC]

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