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enhydros

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A geode of chalcedony containing trapped water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1875: William Whitaker, B.A., F.G.S., ed, The Geological Record for 1874: An Account of Works on Geology, Minerology, and Palæontology published during the year ... the liquid obtained from the cavities of a specimen of enhydros, or "water-stone." It consists of clear water containing in solution a small proportion of certain salts, apparently the chlorides and sulphates of sodium, magnesium, and calcium.

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History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: enhidre — chalcedony containing liquid
  • French: enhydre — chalcedony containing liquid
  • German: Enhydros — chalcedony containing liquid