Definition of pyrrhotite in English:

pyrrhotite

noun ˈpɪrətʌɪtˈpɪrəˌtaɪt

mass noun

A reddish-bronze mineral consisting of iron sulphide, typically forming massive or granular deposits.
Example sentencesExamples
- Microcrystals of pyrrhotite, goethite, pyrite, galena, and calcite are found on the dumps.
- We have also seen several specimens in which pyrite has replaced a hexagonal mineral that was probably pyrrhotite.
- We have not yet found any unaltered material to verify that the original mineral was pyrrhotite, as claimed by Brush.
- Secondary titanite, chlorite, white mica and pyrrhotite are abundant, and some samples contain metamorphic biotite.
- Other sulfides, including pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and pyrrhotite, are occasionally found as well.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek purrhotēs 'redness' + -ite¹.

Definition of pyrrhotite in US English:

pyrrhotite

nounˈpirəˌtītˈpɪrəˌtaɪt

A reddish-bronze mineral consisting of iron sulfide, typically forming massive or granular deposits.
Example sentencesExamples
- Microcrystals of pyrrhotite, goethite, pyrite, galena, and calcite are found on the dumps.
- We have also seen several specimens in which pyrite has replaced a hexagonal mineral that was probably pyrrhotite.
- Secondary titanite, chlorite, white mica and pyrrhotite are abundant, and some samples contain metamorphic biotite.
- Other sulfides, including pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and pyrrhotite, are occasionally found as well.
- We have not yet found any unaltered material to verify that the original mineral was pyrrhotite, as claimed by Brush.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Greek purrhotēs ‘redness’ + -ite.

单词	pyrrhotite
释义	Definition of pyrrhotite in English: pyrrhotite noun ˈpɪrətʌɪtˈpɪrəˌtaɪt mass noun A reddish-bronze mineral consisting of iron sulphide, typically forming massive or granular deposits. Example sentencesExamples Microcrystals of pyrrhotite, goethite, pyrite, galena, and calcite are found on the dumps. We have also seen several specimens in which pyrite has replaced a hexagonal mineral that was probably pyrrhotite. We have not yet found any unaltered material to verify that the original mineral was pyrrhotite, as claimed by Brush. Secondary titanite, chlorite, white mica and pyrrhotite are abundant, and some samples contain metamorphic biotite. Other sulfides, including pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and pyrrhotite, are occasionally found as well. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek purrhotēs 'redness' + -ite¹. Definition of pyrrhotite in US English: pyrrhotite nounˈpirəˌtītˈpɪrəˌtaɪt A reddish-bronze mineral consisting of iron sulfide, typically forming massive or granular deposits. Example sentencesExamples Microcrystals of pyrrhotite, goethite, pyrite, galena, and calcite are found on the dumps. We have also seen several specimens in which pyrite has replaced a hexagonal mineral that was probably pyrrhotite. Secondary titanite, chlorite, white mica and pyrrhotite are abundant, and some samples contain metamorphic biotite. Other sulfides, including pyrite, marcasite, chalcopyrite, and pyrrhotite, are occasionally found as well. We have not yet found any unaltered material to verify that the original mineral was pyrrhotite, as claimed by Brush. Origin Mid 19th century: from Greek purrhotēs ‘redness’ + -ite.
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