chalcedonic

adjective

chal·​ce·​don·​ic ¦kal-sə-¦dä-nik How to pronounce chalcedonic (audio)
variants or less commonly chalcedonous
(ˈ)kal-¦se-də-nəs
: of or relating to chalcedony

Word History

Etymology

chalcedony + -ic or -ous

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“Chalcedonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chalcedonic. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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