pyrite Meaning & Definition
What Does Pyrite Mean?
Pyrite is a noun that means The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system. It is also used to mean (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.
Quick Facts About Pyrite
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ |
| Synonyms | iron pyrite and fool's gold |
| Plural | pyrites |
Pyrite Definition (Noun)
- The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.
- (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.
- (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.
Copper diselenide can occur both as a marcasite and a pyrite.
Synonyms of Pyrite
Pyrite synonyms and antonyms →Pyrite in a Sentence
Copper diselenide can occur both as a marcasite and a pyrite.
Word Forms & Grammar
pyrite (plural pyrites)
Words That Rhyme With Pyrite
Origin of Pyrite
Recorded since 1555, from Old French pyrite (12th century), from Latin pȳritēs, from Ancient Greek πυρίτης λίθος (purítēs líthos, “stone of fire, flint”) (so called because it glitters), notably the first part: adjective πυρίτης (purítēs, “of or in fire”), from πῦρ (pûr, “fire”). Analyzable as pyr- + -ite
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrite
What part of speech is pyrite?
Pyrite is a noun.
What is another word for pyrite?
You can replace pyrite with words such as iron pyrite and fool's gold. See the full list of pyrite synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of pyrite?
The plural of pyrite is pyrites.