chalc-
(before a vowel)
prefix
another name for chalco-
chalco- or (before a vowel) chalc-
combining form
indicating copper or a copper alloy
⇒
chalcopyrite
⇒
chalcolithic
Origin
from Greek khalkos copperchalc-
combining form
or chalco- also chalk- or chalko-
Etymology: French & Latin, from Greek chalk-, chalko-, from chalkos copper, probably akin to Lithuanian geležis iron, Russian zhelezo
: copper : brass : bronze
< chalcomenite >
< chalcomancy >
or chalco- also chalk- or chalko-
< chalcomenite >
< chalcomancy >