Definitions
n. a shiny yellow mineral containing iron and sulphur
黄铁矿
Example
The tiny piece of pyrite glittered in her palm.
那小块黄铁矿在她掌心闪闪发亮。
Although pyrite resembles gold, its chemical composition and commercial value are very different from those of gold.
虽然黄铁矿看似黄金，但其化学成分和商业价值与黄金大不相同。
Collocations
- pyrite crystals
- pyrite deposits
- iron pyrite
Usage tip
因外观似金，俗称 fool’s gold（愚人金）。
FAQ
- What does pyrite mean?
- a shiny yellow mineral containing iron and sulphur
- How is pyrite pronounced?
- UK /ˈpaɪraɪt/, US /ˈpaɪraɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
