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- [pir-uh-tahyt]
- /ˈpɪr əˌtaɪt/
- /pˈɪrhətˌaɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pir-uh-tahyt]
- /ˈpɪr əˌtaɪt/
Definitions of pyrrhotite word
- noun pyrrhotite a common mineral, iron sulfide, approximately FeS but variable because of a partial absence of ferrous ions, occurring in massive and in crystal forms with a bronze color and metallic luster; magnetic pyrites: generally slightly magnetic. 1
- noun pyrrhotite a common bronze-coloured magnetic mineral consisting of ferrous sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: FeS 0
- noun pyrrhotite a bronze-colored, typically magnetic, hexagonal mineral, Fex-1Sx, usually found with pentlandite; iron sulfide 0
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Origin of pyrrhotite
First appearance:
before 1868 One of the 28% newest English words
1868; < Greek pyrrhót(ēs) redness + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Pyrrhotite
noun
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pyrrhotite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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