chalc- root words — words with the chalc- root

The root chalc- comes from Greek chalkos, meaning copper. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including chalcanthite, chalcocite, chalcography, chalcopyrite. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the chalc- root

Explore words with chalc- — words containing the chalc- root and sharing its sense of "copper". Examples include chalcanthite, chalcocite, chalcography, chalcopyrite. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does chalc- mean?

The chalc- root means copper, from Greek chalkos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.