chalybeate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective containing or impregnated with or tasting of iron

WordNet

Cha*lyb"e*ate adjective
Etymology
NL. chalybeatus, fr. chalubeïus. See Chalubean.
Definitions
  1. Impregnated with salts of iron; having a taste like iron; as, chalybeate springs.
Cha*lyb"e*ate noun
Definitions
  1. Any water, liquid, or medicine, into which iron enters as an ingredient.

Webster 1913