Chryso-

before a vowel CHRYS-, combining form of Gr. χρῡσό-ς gold, in combinations already existing in Greek, and in many formed on the analogy of these.

  1.  In general combinations and derivatives, as Chryso-aristocracy [loosely for chrys-] nonce-wd., an aristocracy of wealth, = chrysocracy. Chrysobull [med.L. chrysobulium, med.Gr. χρυσόβουλλον], a golden bull or bulla aurea. Chrysocarpous a. [Gr. χρυσόκαρπ-ος, f. καρπός fruit], having golden or yellow fruit (Syd. Soc. Lex.). Chrysochlore [mod.L. chrysochlōr-is [f. Gr. χλωρ-ός green)], the Cape Mole, whose fur has a gold-green luster. Chrysochlorous a., of a golden or yellowish green. Chrysocracy [after aristocracy], rule of the wealthy, plutocracy. Chrysography [Gr. χρυσογραφία], writing in letters of gold. So Chrysograph v. trans. Chrysology [Gr. -λογια discourse: cf. Gr. χρυσολόγος speaking of gold], the science of gold or wealth. Chrysomagnet, a magnet that attracts gold. ǁ Chrysomela [f. Gr. χρυσόμηλον golden apple], a genus of beetles with metallic luster; it has been Englished Chrysomel; hence, also, Chrysomelideous a., etc. Chrysophilist, Chrysophilite [Gr. χρυσόφιλ-ος gold-loving + -IST, -ITE], a lover of gold. † Chrysopee [late Gr. χρυσοποιία, f. χρυσοποιός goldsmith, f. ποιεῖν to make; cf. F. chrysopée], the art of turning other metals into gold. Chrysopoetic a. [Gr. ποιητικ-ός making], gold-making; also quasi-sb. in plur. † Chrysosperm [Gr. σπέρμα seed: cf. Gr. χρυσόσπερμος gold-engendering], Alch., a substance that is the ‘seed of gold.’ Chrysosplene, Chrysosplenium or Golden Spleenwort, a small genus of plants (N.O. Saxifragaceæ). Chrysotype [see -TYPE], a photographic process in which chloride of gold is used to develop the negative; a picture produced by this process.

1858.  O. W. Holmes, Aut. Breakf.-t., 304. The weak point in our *chryso-aristocracy.

1885.  E. C. Stedman, in Cent. Mag., XXIX. 511/2. Even our ‘chryso-aristocracy’ he thinks is bettered by the process.

1882.  A. J. Evans, in Archæol., XLVIII. 33. A *chrysobull of the Serbian Emperor Dušan.

1847.  Nat. Encycl., I. 265. Among the Insectivora may be noticed the Cape *chrysochlore.

1828.  Sterling, Ess. & Tales (1848), II. 27. The government is a *chrysocracy.

1861.  O. W. Holmes, Elsie V., ix. That extraordinary hybrid … between democracy and chrysocracy, a native-born New England serving-man.

1855.  Fraser’s Mag., LI. 572. The *chrysography and other decorations of the outer walls.

1867.  O. T. Hill, Eng. Monasticism, 285. The chrysography or writing in gold of the Greek manuscripts between the fifth and eighth centuries.

1839.  Lady Lytton, Cheveley (ed. 2), I. x. 219. Reading his name *chrysographed on a red morocco despatch-box.

1842.  Brande, Dict. Sc. & Arts, *Chrysology.… That branch of political economy which relates to the production of wealth.

1713.  Addison, Guardian, No. 122, ¶ 2 (Jod.). The Poet who personated Ovid, gives an Account of the *Chryso-magnet, or of the Loadstone, which attracts Gold.

1815.  Bowles, Missionary, I. 11.

1863.  Bates, Nat. Amazons, vii. 168. Small *chrysomelideous beetles.

1811.  Edin. Rev., XVII. 375. All enterprizing *chrysophilists.

1823.  Lamb, Elia, Char. Dram. Writers, B. Jonson (L.). The seeing, touching, and handling pleasures of the old *chrysophilites.

[1610.  B. Jonson, Alch., II. v. (1616), 631. Is Ars sacra, Or *Chrysopœia A heathen language?]

1772.  Nugent, trans. Hist. Friar Gerund, I. 198. The most recondite secrets of the Crysopee.

1715.  trans. Pancirollus’ Rerum Mem., II. vii. 315. *Chrysopoeticks, or making of Gold.

1805.  Southey, in Robberd, Mem. W. Taylor, II. 86. If I could write tragedy—the true chrysopoetic vein.

1610.  B. Jonson, Alch., II. iii. (1616), 627. Your stone, your med’cine, and your *chrysosperme.

1877.  Lytteil, Landmarks, IV. iv. 200. Hart’s Tongue Ferm, besides lichens and golden chrysosplene, adorn the massive walls of the romanic gallery.

1842.  Hunt, in Man. Photogr. (1853), 58. A process to which I propose applying the name of *Chrysotype.… I have not yet (June 10, 1842) obtained a complete command over all its details.

1843.  Year Bk. Facts, 218. The preparation of the chrysotype paper.

1845.  Athenæum, 22 Feb., 203. The Chrysotype, a beautiful process discovered by Sir John Herschel.

  2.  esp. in Chem. and Min., as Chrysogen [see -GEN], an orange-colored hydrocarbon contained in crude anthracene (Watts). Chrysolepic acid [Gr. λεπ-ίς scale], a synonym of picric acid, because it occurs in yellow scales; Chrysolepate, a salt of this acid. Chrysophan(e [Gr. *φαν-, φαίνειν to bring into sight], Chem. a name given to an orange-red bitter substance contained in the alcoholic extract of rhubarb (Watts); also to chrysophanic acid. Chrysophane, Min., a synonym of CLINTONITE. Chrysophanic acid [as prec.], the yellow coloring principle of rhubarb and of the wall-lichen. Chrysophyll [Gr. φύλλ-ον leaf], the yellow coloring matter of plants. Chrysoquinone [see QUINONE], a compound (C₁₈ H₁₀ O₂) obtained by the action of chromic acid on chrysene dissolved in acetic acid (Watts). Chrysotile [Gr. τίλος shred, fiber], a fibrous variety of serpentine.

1842.  Turner, Elem. Chem., 1149. Pure chrysolepic acid, in beautiful golden yellow scales of a darker colour than picric acid, which however it resembles in its properties. Ibid. Chrysolepate of Silver forms dark brownish-red needles.

1844.  Alger, Phillips’ Min., 645. Chrysophan.

1869–72.  Watts, Dict. Chem., VI. 460. Chrysophane … resolvable by acids into chrysophanic acid and sugar.

1861.  H. Macmillan, Footnotes fr. Page Nature, 118. The common yellow wall-lichen … yields a beautiful golden yellow crystallizable colouring matter called c[h]rysophanic acid.

1850.  Dana, Min., 255. Chrysotile is fine asbestiform.

1888.  Athenæum, 10 Nov., 628/3. The Canadian asbestos … is termed by mineralogists chrysotile.