pyrrhotite

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πυρρότης (purrhótēs) +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪɹətaɪt/

Noun

pyrrhotite (usually uncountable, plural pyrrhotites)

  1. (mineralogy) A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.
    Synonyms: magnetic pyrite, pyrrhotine

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Further reading

  • David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Pyrrhotite”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database.
  • “pyrrhotite”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026.

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.ʁɔ.tit/

Noun

pyrrhotite f (plural pyrrhotites)

  1. pyrrhotite

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