Definition of Pyrite

1. Noun. A common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color.

Exact synonyms: Fool's Gold, Iron Pyrite
Terms within: Atomic Number 34, Se, Selenium
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Pyrite

1. n. A common mineral of a pale brass- yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide.

Definition of Pyrite

1. a metallic sulfide [n -S] : PYRITIC, PYRITOUS [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pyrite

pyridoxals
pyridoxamine
pyridoxamines
pyridoxin
pyridoxine
pyridoxines
pyridoxins
pyriform
pyriform area
pyriform lobe
pyrilamine
pyrimethamine
pyrimethamines
pyrimidine
pyrimidines
pyrite (current term)
pyrites
pyritic
pyritical
pyritise
pyritised
pyritises
pyritize
pyritized
pyritizes
pyritous
pyro
pyrocatechol
pyrocatechols
pyrocellulose

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