'Pyrite' definitions:
Definition of 'pyrite'
(from WordNet)
noun
A common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color [syn: pyrite, iron pyrite, fool's gold]
Definition of 'Pyrite'
From: GCIDE
- Pyrite \Pyr"ite\, n.; pl. Pyrites. [Cf. F. pyrite. See Pyrites.] (Min.) A common mineral of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide. [1913 Webster]
- Hence sable coal his massy couch extends, And stars of gold the sparkling pyrite blends. --E. Darwin. [1913 Webster]