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nephrite noun, geol a hard glistening mineral that occurs in a wide range of colours including black, green and white. Also called jade or jadeite. nephritic adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: from Greek nephros kidney, because it was formerly believed to be useful in curing kidney disease.

nephrite noun, geol a hard glistening mineral that occurs in a wide range of colours including black, green and white. Also called jade or jadeite. nephritic adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: from Greek nephros kidney, because it was formerly believed to be useful in curing kidney disease.

nephrite noun, geol a hard glistening mineral that occurs in a wide range of colours including black, green and white. Also called jade or jadeite. nephritic adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c: from Greek nephros kidney, because it was formerly believed to be useful in curing kidney disease.