troilite

noun

troi·​lite ˈtrō-ə-ˌlīt  ˈtrȯi-ˌlīt 

: a mineral that is a variety of pyrrhotite and that is widely but sparsely distributed (as on earth, in meteorites, and in lunar soil samples)

Examples of troilite in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Curved Artistry suite made with diamonds, cabochon chrysoprase, and troilite in graphic forms mimicked the rounded sculptural designs of ’60s and ’70s-era mod furniture. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 June 2025

The analysis also showed minerals like cubanite and troilite, both found in the Wild 2 comet and meteorites. — Ashley Strickland, CNN, 3 Nov. 2021

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from German Troilit, from Domenico Troili †1793 Italian priest and naturalist + German -it -ite entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1868, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for troilite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight