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pyrite

/paɪraɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does pyrite mean?

noun

A naturally occurring iron sulfide mineral with a brassy-yellow color, often mistaken for gold. It is also known as fool's gold.

Example

"The geologist carefully examined the pyrite crystals in the rock formation."

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