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pyrite
  پیریت   
pirit (#)

Fr.: pyrite   

A yellow → mineral which is an iron sulfide (FeS2). It is a source of → sulfur and is used in the manufacture of sulfuric acid.

M.E., from O.Fr. pirite, from L. pyrites, from Gk. pyr "fire," → pyro-, + → -ite.