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pyrite
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun pyrite has 1 sense
- pyrite(n = noun.substance) fool's gold, iron pyrite - a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color; Array is a kind of mineral
CIDE DICTIONARY
pyrite, n. [Cf. F. pyrite. See Pyrites.].
A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide. [1913 Webster]
"Hence sable coal his massy couch extends,
And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends." [1913 Webster]
And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends." [1913 Webster]
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