nephrite
pronunciation
How to pronounce nephrite in British English:
UK ['nefraɪt]
How to pronounce nephrite in American English:
US ['nefrˌaɪt]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- nephrite
- nephrite: see jade
Example
- 1. Structural and nondestructive componential analysis on several nephrite from different provenances .
- 2. Nephrite jade is more common and is often used in chinese carvings .
- 3. Study on nephrite ( tremolite jade ) from three localities in china .
- 4. The results indicate that the main composition of nephrite cat 's eye is tremolite .
- 5. Nephrite is more abundant than jadeite and has few color varieties , ranging only from creamy white to green .