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PRONUNCIATION OF PYRITES

pyrites  [paɪˈraɪtiːz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PYRITES

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Pyrites is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PYRITES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pyrites

Pyrite

The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool's gold. The color has also led to the nicknames brass, brazzle, and Brazil, primarily used to refer to pyrite found in coal. Pyrite is the most common of the sulfide minerals. The name pyrite is derived from the Greek πυρίτης, "of fire" or "in fire", in turn from πύρ, "fire". In ancient Roman times, this name was applied to several types of stone that would create sparks when struck against steel; Pliny the Elder described one of them as being brassy, almost certainly a reference to what we now call pyrite. By Georgius Agricola's time, the term had become a generic term for all of the sulfide minerals. Pyrite is usually found associated with other sulfides or oxides in quartz veins, sedimentary rock, and metamorphic rock, as well as in coal beds and as a replacement mineral in fossils.

Definition of pyrites in the English dictionary

The definition of pyrites in the dictionary is any of a number of other disulphides of metals, esp of copper and tin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PYRITES


Achates
əˈkeɪtiːz
ascites
əˈsaɪtiːz
barytes
bəˈraɪtiːz
draconites
ˌdrækəˈnaɪtiːz
Euphrates
juːˈfreɪtiːz
expertise
ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz
fomites
ˈfəʊmɪtiːz
fortes
ˈfɔːtiːz
limites
ˈlɪmɪˌtiːz
Maltese
mɔːlˈtiːz
nates
ˈneɪtiːz
Pilates
pɪˈlɑːtiːz
Quirites
kwɪˈraɪtiːz
sorites
sɒˈraɪtiːz
striptease
ˈstrɪpˌtiːz
tease
tiːz
Tees
tiːz
Teutates
tjʊˈteɪtiːz
Thersites
θəˈsaɪtiːz
tympanites
ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiːz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PYRITES

pyric
pyridic
pyridine
pyridoxal
pyridoxamine
pyridoxin
pyridoxine
pyriform
pyrimethamine
pyrimidine
pyrimidine base
pyrite
pyrithiamine
pyritic
pyritical
pyritiferous
pyritize
pyritohedral
pyritohedron
pyritous

WORDS THAT END LIKE PYRITES

All Whites
Ammonites
copper pyrites
Dolomites
equites
fainites
favourites
Independent Order of Rechabites
iron pyrites
kites
last rites
play favourites
Simeon Stylites
stipites
tallites
the All Whites
to play favourites
toilet requisites
velites
whites

Synonyms and antonyms of pyrites in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pyrites» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PYRITES

Find out the translation of pyrites to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pyrites from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pyrites» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

黄铁矿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

piritas
570 millions of speakers

English

pyrites
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सूवर्णमाक्षिक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيريت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

колчедана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pirites
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাক্ষিক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pyrites
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pyrites
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kies
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

黄鉄鉱
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

황철광
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pyrite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quặng hoàng thiết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பைரைட்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Pyrites
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pirit
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piriti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pirytów
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

колчедана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pirită
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pyrites
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

piriet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

svavelkis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

svovelkis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pyrites

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PYRITES»

The term «pyrites» is normally little used and occupies the 125.403 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PYRITES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pyrites

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PYRITES»

Discover the use of pyrites in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pyrites and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pyritologia: or, A history of the pyrites, the principal ...
Thus were copper-pyrita distinguished by a peculiar name, whilst the iron-pyrita lay neglected, under the simple denomination of pyrites, or stone-pyrites, or sulphur-pyrites, without any distinct appellation that should denote the essence of it.
Johann Friedrich Henckel, 1757
2
Aggregates: Sand, Gravel and Crushed Rock Aggregates for ...
Pyrites and other metallic impurities Certain metal compounds can seriously affect the setting rate of concrete, even when present in only trace amounts (Lea 1970). Examples are lead or zinc oxides (Midgley 1970), which can occur in mine  ...
Mick R. Smith, L. Collis, P. G. Fookes, 2001
3
Sulfur: History, Technology, Applications & Industry
By this time, the “gold” had been determined to be worthless pyrites. Frobisher's financial backers were flabbergasted, and his reputation was ruined by the incident. This scandal put an end to the short-lived and unintentional pyrites ...
Gerald Kutney, 2007
4
Pantologia: A New Cyclopaedia, Comprehending a Complete ...
which is the only metal existing in these pyrites, is only about one-twentieth part of the fixed substance that remains after the arsenic has been expelled by torrefaction or sublimation. A much larger quantity of iron is in the pale-yellow pyrite.
‎1813
5
Encyclopædia britannica: or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, ...
Of Pyrites, needles or radii, which unite in the centre, or in the i ,.. — y—— j ax;g 0f tjje solid. Yellow pyrites receives its colour from the copper and sulphur which enter into its composition. Its colour, however, is inclined to a green ; but is ...
Colin MacFarquhar, George Gleig, 1797
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A Dictionary of Practical and Theoretical Chemistry: With ...
gold and silver, are sometimes combined in pyrites; but these are lass frequent, and the precious metals always in very small quanti- ties;thcy are therefore justly to be considered asaccidental to pyrites. q be different substances composing ...
William Nicholson, 1808
7
Statistics of Mines and Mining in the States and Territories ...
I Quartz - - 1 Iron pyrites and free gold Iron pyrites and free gold. Iron pyrites and tree gold iron pyrites and free gold. Quartz. . [ Iron pyrites and free gold Iron pyrites and free gold. Iron pyi ites and free gold . Iron pyrites and free gold _□ Iron ...
Rossiter Worthington Raymond, 1870
8
Encyclopaedia Britannica: Supplement to the 4th, 5th, and ...
Nickel. ^^V" Order X. — Pyrites. Genus I. Nickel Pyrites, or Copper-Nickel. 1. Prismatic Nickel Pyrites. * Nickel Ochre. Black Nickel. Genus II. Arsenic Pyrites. 1 . Axotomous Arsenic Pyrites. 2. Prismatic Arsenic Pyrites. Genus III. Cobalt Pyrites . 1.
‎1824
9
Mineralogy According to the Natural History System: Forming ...
1. Octahedral Iron. Genus XII. Copper. — 1. Octahedral Copper. Order X.— PYRITES. Genus I. Nickel Pyrites, or Copper-Nickel 1. Prismatic Nickel Pyrites. Genus II. Arsenic Pyrites 1. Axotomous Arsenic Pyrites. 2. Prismatic Arsenic Pyrites.
Robert Jameson, 1837
10
The History of Foreign Investment in the United States to 1914
The United States also imported pyrites, which were, like phosphates and potash, inputs for fertilizer production. In 1873 the Rio Tinto Company had started to mine copper ores in Spain,124 and by the mid-1880s Rio Tinto had become ...
Mira Wilkins, 1989

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PYRITES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pyrites is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pyrite power: Can we reinvent 'fool's gold'?
“BY NO mineral substance have men been more deceived, than by iron pyrites; which is very appropriately denominated fool's gold.” With these harsh words in ... «New Scientist, Jul 15»
2
The Smithsonian's Catalogue Card No. 1
At the top, Smithson has written, “Catalogue of my Cabinet: 1820” before commencing to list his rocks and minerals--pyrites, green micaceous stone from ... «Fine Books & Collections Magazine, May 15»
3
James A. Coffey
James A. “Jim” Coffey, 76, of Churchill Street, Pyrites died Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Calling hours will be Wednesday May 27th from ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, May 15»
4
Research and Markets: China Trade of Unroasted Iron Pyrites
This market research report examines the foreign trade of China and its perspectives on the global market for unroasted iron pyrites. The report will be of ... «Business Wire, May 15»
5
Sulfur yesterday, today, and tomorrow: part one
Iron pyrites are another source of sulfuric acid. Pure iron pyrites contain an average of 53% sulfur, while commercial grades normally range from 40 - 50% sulfur. «Energy Global, Apr 15»
6
Global Sulfuric Acid Market 2015-2019
The other methods of sulfuric acid production include production from smelter gas and iron pyrites. Sulfuric acid finds its applications in myriad sectors and ... «PR Newswire, Feb 15»
7
Stephen C. Bice
Born April 11, 1952 to Leon and Ester Lowry Bice in Pyrites, New York. He was a 1971 graduate from Watertown High School. He was formerly employed by NY ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Feb 15»
8
Cryorig launches heatsink giveaway competition
Genuine, good, so not covered in iron pyrites. Gareth Halfacree 8th December 2014, 11:04. Quote: Originally Posted by Mr_Mistoffelees. Genuine, good, so not ... «bit-tech.net, Dec 14»
9
Flooding Creates Safety Concerns In St. Lawrence County
Nearly a dozen homes along Churchill Street in the hamlet of Pyrites remain surrounded by water as the Grasse River spilled over it banks flooding basements ... «WWNY TV 7, Apr 14»
10
Canton teen is young maple syrup entrepreneur
At one of his two sugar bushes near Pyrites in St. Lawrence County, Parker and his mentor-slash-employee John give me a tour of the of the sap collection ... «North Country Public Radio, Feb 14»

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