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chert

Chert (noun) means Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.

noun
1
Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.
2
A flint-like tool made from chert.
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What is the meaning of chert?

"chert" (noun) means massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral.

What are the different meanings of chert?

"chert" has 2 main meanings: 1. Massive, usually dull-colored and opaque, quartzite, hornstone, impure chalcedony, or other flint-like mineral; 2. A flint-like tool made from chert.

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