pyrite

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Noun pyrite has 1 sense

pyrite, iron pyrite, fool's gold - a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
--₁ is a kind of mineral
--₁ has substances: selenium, Se, atomic number 34

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Pyrite

Noun:

1. A shiny brass-yellow mineral, commonly known as "fool's gold" due to its resemblance to real gold.

Example sentence: The prospector was disappointed to find out that the nugget he found was just pyrite and not a real gold nugget.

Adjective:

1. Made of or resembling pyrite.

Example sentence: The necklace was adorned with pyrite beads, giving it a bright, golden appearance.

Verb:

1. To deceive or trick someone.

Example sentence: The con artist managed to pyrite the unsuspecting tourists with promises of a lucrative investment.

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