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pyrrhotine

 

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Noun pyrrhotine has 1 sense
  1. pyrrhotite, pyrrhotine, magnetic pyrites - a brownish iron sulfide mineral FeS having weak magnetic properties
    --1 is a kind of mineral

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Pyrrhotine

Noun: Pyrrhotine is a bronze-colored mineral that is a type of iron sulfide. It has a magnetic property and is often found associated with nickel ore deposits.

Example sentence: The geologist collected samples of pyrrhotine from the mining site to conduct further analysis in the lab.

Adjective: When referring to color, pyrrhotine describes a tone resembling shades of bronze or metallic brown.

Example sentence: The artist used pyrrhotine hues to add warmth and depth to her painting.

Local Usage

In local terms, pyrrhotine is a specific term used in the mineral industry to refer to a type of iron sulfide found in nearby mines.

Example sentence: The region's economic growth heavily relies on the extraction and trade of pyrrhotine-rich minerals.

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