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- [kal-kuh-pahy-rahyt]
- /ˌkæl kəˈpaɪ raɪt/
- /tʃˈalkəpˌaɪraɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-kuh-pahy-rahyt]
- /ˌkæl kəˈpaɪ raɪt/
Definitions of chalcopyrite word
- noun chalcopyrite a widely distributed yellow mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron in tetragonal crystalline form: the principal ore of copper. Formula: CuFeS2 3
- noun chalcopyrite a bright-yellow mineral, CuFeS2, an important ore of copper; copper iron sulfide 3
- noun chalcopyrite a very common mineral, copper iron sulfide, CuFeS 2 , occurring in brass-yellow crystals or masses: the most important ore of copper; copper pyrites. 1
- noun chalcopyrite (mineralogy) A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS2. 0
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Origin of chalcopyrite
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; chalco- + pyrite
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Parts of speech for Chalcopyrite
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chalcopyrite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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