Marcasite
/ˈmɑɹ.kə.sɑɪ̯t/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS₂, occurring as yellow crystals. countable, uncountable
- 2 Pyrite. countable, uncountable
- 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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More examples"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).