Synonyms for pyrite
ˈpaɪ raɪtpyrite

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. pyritenoun

   Synonyms:
   fools gold

2. pyritenoun

   The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

   Synonyms:
   fools gold

3. pyritenoun

   (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common

   Synonyms:
   fools gold

4. pyritenoun

   (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral

   Copper diselenide can occur both as a marcasite and a pyrite.

   Synonyms:
   fools gold

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. pyrite, iron pyrite, fool's goldnoun

   a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color

   Synonyms:
   fool's gold, iron pyrite

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1. • Mineral

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