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arsenopyrite

/ärˌsɛnəˈpaɪraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does arsenopyrite mean?

noun

A mineral, a sulfide of arsenic and iron, FeAsS, often occurring in quartz veins and a major source of arsenic.

Example

"The geologist studied the arsenopyrite deposits in the mine."

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