Marcasite

//ˈmɑɹ.kə.sɑɪ̯t// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS₂, occurring as yellow crystals. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Pyrite. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    Any of various metal sulfides, usually iron sulfide minerals. countable, historical, uncountable

    "If he wants to speak as a physician, however, he must say, this marcasite is the man's disease, hence it will cure him."

Synonyms

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alabasterasphaltmineralpoliopyritewhite iron pyritewhite iron pyrite

Example

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"If he wants to speak as a physician, however, he must say, this marcasite is the man's disease, hence it will cure him."

Etymology

Etymology tree Sumerian 𒈥𒄩𒅆𒆠der. Arabic مَرْقَشِيتَا (marqašītā)der. English marcasite From Medieval Latin marchasita et al., from Arabic مَرْقَشِيتَا (marqašītā).

Related phrases

golden marcasite

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