pyritic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or containing pyrite, a mineral rich in iron sulfide.

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Variants

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pyrites , pyritic

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Etymology

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From Greek pyrites, 'of fire' or 'stone which produces fire'. Pyrite is also known as fool's gold because of its metallic luster and similarity to gold.

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Trivia

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1. Pyrite is the most common sulfide mineral.

2. Pyrite's metallic luster is due to its crystal structure.

3. Pyrite is often found in sedimentary rocks, especially coal seams.

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1. Pyrite: A mineral composed of iron disulfide and an essential component of some ores, known as fool's gold.

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Pyritic is primarily used in geology and mining industries. It is also used metaphorically to describe something deceptively attractive or valuable, similar to fool's gold.

How to Memorize "pyritic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mineral with a metallic luster and a deceptive appearance, resembling gold but not having the same value.

2. associate
   

   - Connect pyritic with the term 'fool's gold' to remember its deceptive nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'pyritic' with 'Pyrite is a pretty imitation of gold'.

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