Meaning of the word nephrite in English
What does nephrite mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nephrite
US /ˈnɛfˌraɪt/
UK /ˈnɛfˌraɪt/
Noun
a tough, compact, and often translucent mineral, a variety of amphibole, typically green or white, used for carving, especially jade
Example:
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The ancient artifact was carved from a single piece of nephrite.
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Nephrite is one of the two mineral species known as jade.