Marcasite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Marcasite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS₂, occurring as yellow crystals.
Meaning
(mineralogy) The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS₂, occurring as yellow crystals.
More Meanings
- (jewelry) Pyrite.
- (historical) Any of various metal sulfides, usually iron sulfide minerals.
Example Sentences
If he wants to speak as a physician, however, he must say, this marcasite is the man's disease, hence it will cure him.
Word Forms
- marcasites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maricite, marsturite, mariposite, marrite, marshite, marthozite.
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