Associations to the word «Pyrite»

Wiktionary

PYRITE, noun. (mineralogy) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.
PYRITE, noun. (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.
PYRITE, noun. (solid state chemistry) (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.

Dictionary definition

PYRITE, noun. A common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color.

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