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py·ri·tes  (p-rtz, prts)

n. pl. pyrites

Any of various natural metallic sulfide minerals, especially of iron.

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[Latin pyrts, from Greek purts (lithos), fire (stone), flint, from pr, fire; see paw in Indo-European roots.]

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pyrites [pie-rite-eez]

Noun

pl -tes

1. same as pyrite

2. a disulphide of a metal, esp. of copper and tin

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Noun

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pyrites - any of various metallic-looking sulfides (of which pyrite is the commonest) sulfide, sulphide - a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive