pyrrhotite

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How do you pronounce pyrrhotite?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɪɹətaɪt/.

What does pyrrhotite mean?

A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.

Where does pyrrhotite come from?

Etymology tree Ancient Greek πυρρότης (purrhótēs) Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English pyrrhotite From Ancient Greek πυρρότης (purrhótēs) + English -ite.

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