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pyrites

/ˈpaɪˌraɪts/

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noun

Pyrite

The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

Examples :

"The mineralogy student carefully examined the pyrites specimen, noting its brassy yellow color and shiny surface. "

L'étudiant en minéralogie a examiné attentivement le spécimen de pyrite, notant sa couleur jaune laiton et sa surface brillante.

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noun

Pyrite

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

Examples :

"The beginner gold panner was excited when he found shiny, yellow pyrites in his pan, but the experienced panner knew it was just "fool's gold." "

Le débutant chercheur d'or était excité lorsqu'il a trouvé de la pyrite jaune et brillante dans sa poêle, mais le chercheur d'or expérimenté savait que ce n'était que de « l'or des fous ».

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noun

Pyrites

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

Examples :

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

Le diséléniure de cuivre peut se présenter à la fois sous forme de marcassite et de pyrite.

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