malachite

noun

mal·​a·​chite ˈma-lə-ˌkīt 

: a green mineral that is a basic carbonate of copper used especially for making ornamental objects

Examples of malachite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

That’s significant because malachite can be heated to produce copper. —ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026

Piaget began crafting malachite faces back in the 1960s, with Rolex and Audemars Piguet embracing stone dials by the ‘70s. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 May 2026

For those partial to verdant hues, brands offered a smorgasbord from malachite, bloodstone and natural aventurine, to enamel and ceramic in a gradient from tenderest tones to ready-to-rumble khaki. —Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of Middle English melochites, from Latin molochites, from Greek molochitēs, from molochē, malachē mallow

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for malachite

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

malachite

noun

mal·​a·​chite ˈmal-ə-ˌkīt 

: a green mineral that contains copper and is used especially for ornamental objects