noun🔗ShareEau minérale ferrugineuseA mineral water containing iron, a voguish general remedy during the 17th-19th century."The old well was known for its chalybeate, which people believed would cure their ailments. "Le vieux puits était connu pour son eau minérale ferrugineuse, dont les gens croyaient qu'elle guérirait leurs maux.medicinesubstancemineralhistorydrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareChalybéContaining dissolved salts of iron."The hikers filled their bottles with water from the chalybeate spring, hoping the iron-rich water would replenish their energy. "Les randonneurs ont rempli leurs bouteilles d'eau de la source chalybé, espérant que l'eau riche en fer reconstituerait leur énergie.chemistrysubstancemedicinemineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFerrugineuxTasting of iron, said of mineral water."The water from the old well had a distinct, chalybeate taste, like rusty metal. "L'eau de l'ancien puits avait un goût distinct, ferrugineux, comme du métal rouillé.substancemineralchemistrygeologydrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
