1. Waters or mineral springs containing iron salts, believed to have medicinal properties.
Usage: Often used in plural; chiefly historical or medical contexts

1. Containing or relating to iron salts; having the properties of chalybeate water.
Usage: Formal or technical usage; often found in historical medical texts

Examples

• The spa was famous for its chalybeates, which attracted visitors seeking health benefits.
• Chalybeate springs were popular destinations in 19th-century Europe.
• The water had a distinctly chalybeate taste due to its high iron content.
• Doctors once prescribed chalybeates to treat anemia and fatigue.
• The chalybeate mineral waters were bottled and sold throughout the region.