释义 |
py·rite \ˈpīˌrīt\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin pyrites 1. obsolete : pyrites 1 2. : a common mineral that consists of iron disulfide FeS2, has a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizes in isometric forms (as the cube and pyritohedron), and is burned in making sulfur dioxide and sulfuric acid (hardness 6-6.5, specific gravity 4.95-5.10) — called also fool's gold, iron pyrites |