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pyrites

16 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. pyrites (noun)
  2. pyrite (noun)
  3. arsenical pyrites (noun)
  4. capillary pyrites (noun)
  5. cobalt pyrites (noun)
  6. cockscomb pyrites (noun)
  7. common pyrites (noun)
  8. copper pyrites (noun)
  9. hair pyrites (noun)
  10. iron pyrites (noun)
  11. magnetic pyrites (noun)
  12. spear pyrites (noun)
  13. tin pyrites (noun)
  14. white iron pyrites (noun plural but singular or plural in constructrion)
  15. yellow pyrites (noun)
  16. white pyrite (noun)

py·rites

noun \pə-ˈrī-tēz, pī-; ˈpī-ˌrīts\
plural pyrites

Definition of PYRITES

: any of various metallic-looking sulfides of which pyrite is the commonest
— py·rit·ic \-ˈri-tik\ adjective

Origin of PYRITES

Latin, flint, from Greek pyritēs of or in fire, from pyr fire
First Known Use: 1543

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