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pyrite
n.
common sulfide mineral, iron disulfide, "fool's gold"
Pyrite
The
mineral pyrite, or
iron pyrite, also known as
fool's gold, is an
iron sulfide with the
chemical formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic
luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to
gold, hence the well-known nickname of
fool's gold. The color has also led to the nicknames
brass,
brazzle, and
Brazil, primarily used to refer to pyrite found in
coal.
pyrite
Noun
1. a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
(synonym) iron pyrite, fool's gold
(hypernym) mineral
(substance-meronym) selenium, Se, atomic number 34
Pyrit (der)
nm.
pyrite, common sulfide mineral, iron disulfide; stone that produces sparks when struck, "fool's gold"
pyrite
nf.
pyrite, common sulfide mineral, iron disulfide, "fool's gold"
