Pyrrhotite

//ˈpɪɹətaɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS. uncountable, usually
2
a brownish iron sulfide mineral (FeS) having weak magnetic properties wordnet

Synonyms

pyrrhotine magnetic pyrite magnetic pyrites magnetic pyrites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πυρρότης (purrhótēs) + -ite.

Related phrases

ferrous sulfide

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