Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
nephrite
IPA transcription: [n'ɛfɹaɪt]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
nephrite
Meaning:
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
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