| Pronunciation: | | 'pIrIt
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color |
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PYRITE is a 6 letter word that starts with P. |
| | Synonyms: | | fool's gold, iron pyrite |
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| | See Also: | | atomic number 34, mineral, Se, selenium |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pyr"ite\, n.; pl. {Pyrites}. [Cf. F. pyrite. See
{Pyrites}.] (Min.)
A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant
metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron
pyrites; iron disulphide.
Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of
gold the sparkling pyrite blends. --E. Darwin.
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A common sulfur-containing iron ore, which often superficicially resembles gold. FeS2. |
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