English word pyritiferous comes from English pyrite, English -iferous
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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pyrite | English (eng) | (mineralogy) The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS2), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.. (solid state, _, chemistry) (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.. (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common. |
-iferous | English (eng) | |
pyritiferous | English (eng) | Containing, or yielding pyrites. |