English Explanatory Dictionary

pyrrhotite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪɹətaɪt/

Word forms

pyrrhotite pyrrhotites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πυρρότης (purrhótēs) + -ite.

Synonyms

magnetic pyrite pyrrhotine

Derived words

pyrrhotitic
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