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Practice the English pronunciation of pyrite with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth -- and how they could help humanitylike rust or pyrite, like fool's gold,
Definition summary
(mineralogy) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

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How to pronounce pyrite

The mysterious microbes living deep inside the earth -- and how they could help humanity

like rust or pyrite, like fool's gold,

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A Deep Dive Into “pyrite

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (mineralogy) 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.
  • (solid state chemistry) (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.

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