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Chalybeate

Cha-ly̆b'e-ate, a.

adjective

[N. Lat. chalybeatus, from chalybeïus. See supra.] Impregnated with some salt of iron; having a taste like that of iron; as, chalybeate springs.

Cha-ly̆b'e-ate, n.

noun

Any water, liquor, or medicine, into which iron enters.