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Definition pyrites in American English

pyrites noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈpaɪˌraɪts/
1

a hard substance found in rock that is a mixture of sulfur (=a yellow element) and a metal, especially iron. It is also known as fool's gold because it looks very much like gold.

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Definition pyrites in American English