Phrase guide

iron pyrite

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of pyrite.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pyrite

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pyrite, fool's gold

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mineral

History

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