Chalcidfly
any of numerous small flies of the family Chalcididae, often having bright metallic coloration, the larvae of which are chiefly parasitic on various stages of other insects.
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- Chalcidicum
an annex of an ancient Roman basilica. an annex or appendage, especially a narthex, of an early Christian basilica.
- Chalcis
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- Chalco-
a learned borrowing from Greek meaning “copper,” used in the formation of compound words: chalcolithic. combining form indicating copper or a copper alloy: chalcopyrite, chalcolithic
- Chalcocite
a common mineral, cuprous sulfide, Cu 2 S: an important ore of copper. noun a lead-grey or black mineral, found as a copper ore or in veins. It is a source of copper. Composition: copper sulphide. Formula: Cu2S. Crystal structure: orthorhombic