Pyrit
dasNounpyrite (fool's gold)
English translations
- 01
pyrite
- 02
iron pyrite
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein häufig vorkommendes Mineral, auch als Katzengold bekannt.
- English meaning
- Pyrite
- Synonym
- Katzengold
- German example
- Der Pyrit glänzt metallisch golden.
- English example
- The pyrite shines with a metallic golden color.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Pyrit
- Plural Form
- die Pyrite
Related words
- Zink-Pyrithion
Zinc pyrithione
- Chalkopyrit
Chalcopyrite
- Arsenopyrit
Arsenopyrite
- Melanterit
A hydrous iron sulfate mineral that often occurs as an efflorescence in mines and on weathering surfaces.
- Eisenkies
Iron pyrite
- Arsenkies
arsenopyrite
- Silberkupferglanz
Chalcopyrite
- Markasit
Marcasite is an iron(II) sulfide mineral with the chemical formula FeS₂.
- Narrengold
Fool's gold is a colloquial term for pyrite, a mineral that is often mistaken for gold due to its metallic luster and golden-yellow color.
- Katzengold
fool's gold
- Kupfermineral
Copper mineral
- Kupferkies
Chalcopyrite
Example sentences with “Pyrit”
Pyrit wird oft mit Gold verwechselt. (Pyrite is often confused with gold.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of Pyrit?
Pyrit is a masculine noun (der Pyrit).