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1 iron pyrites
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2 fool's gold
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3 copper
copper ['kɒpə(r)]1 noun(a) (colour, metal) cuivre m∎ to give a beggar a few coppers donner quelques sous à un mendiant(d) (container) lessiveuse f(coin, kettle, wire) en cuivre(colour, hair) cuivré(in metalwork) cuivrer►► Botany copper beech hêtre m pourpre;Geology copper pyrites pyrite f de cuivre;Chemistry copper sulphate sulfate m de cuivre -
4 iron
iron ['aɪən](a) (made of, containing iron) de fer, en fer∎ iron discipline une discipline de fer;∎ an iron hand or fist in a velvet glove une main de fer dans un gant de velours(laundry) repasser(laundry) se repasser4 noun∎ made of iron de ou en fer;∎ she has a will of iron elle a une volonté de fer;∎ the iron and steel industry la sidérurgie;∎ (as) hard as iron dur comme ou aussi dur que le fer∎ spinach has a high iron content les épinards contiennent beaucoup de fer(c) (for laundry) fer m (à repasser);∎ your shirt needs an iron ta chemise a besoin d'un coup de fer ou d'être repassée(d) (tool, appliance) fer m;∎ to have many irons in the fire avoir plusieurs fers au feu∎ a five iron un fer cinq(chains) fers mpl;∎ clap them in irons! mettez-les aux fers!►► the Iron Age l'âge m du fer;∎ an Iron Age tool un outil de l'âge du fer;iron bar barre f de fer;iron bridge pont m en fer;History Iron Chancellor chancelier m de fer;the Iron Curtain le rideau de fer;∎ the Iron Curtain countries les pays mpl de l'Est;Medicine iron deficiency carence f en fer;familiar Technology iron fairy grue□ f;iron filings limaille f de fer;iron foundry fonderie f (de fonte);an iron grating une grille en fer;Medicine iron lung poumon m d'acier;iron maiden = instrument de torture consistant en un coffre à l'intérieur parsemé de pointes, dans lequel on place la victime;Mineralogy iron ore minerai m de fer;Mineralogy iron oxide oxyde m de fer;iron pyrites Mineralogy pyrite f (de fer);Golf iron shot coup m de fer;Industry Iron and Steel Trades Confederation = syndicat britannique des ouvriers de la sidérurgie;Medicine iron tablet comprimé m de fer;an iron will une volonté de fer∎ have you ironed out your differences? est-ce que vous avez résolu vos différends? -
5 pyrite
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Pyrites — Py*ri tes, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? fire. See {Pyre}.] (Min.) A name given to a number of metallic minerals, sulphides of iron, copper, cobalt, nickel, and tin, of a white or yellowish color. [1913 Webster] Note: The term was originally applied… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyrites — (also iron pyrites or pyrite) ► NOUN ▪ a shiny yellow mineral consisting of iron disulphide. ORIGIN from Greek purit s of fire , from pur fire … English terms dictionary
pyrites — [pə rīt′ēz΄, pīrīt′ēz΄; pī′rīts΄] n. [see PYRITE] any of various native metallic sulfides, esp. iron pyrites pyritic [pirit′ik, pīrit′ik] adj. pyritical … English World dictionary
Pyrites — Pyrite Pyr ite, n.; pl. {Pyrites}. [Cf. F. pyrite. See {Pyrites}.] (Min.) A common mineral of a pale brass yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system; iron pyrites; iron disulphide. [1913 Webster] Hence… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyrites — noun (plural pyrites) Etymology: Latin, flint, from Greek pyritēs of or in fire, from pyr fire Date: 1543 any of various metallic looking sulfides of which pyrite is the commonest • pyritic adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
Pyrites — Pyrite Pyrite CatégorieII : sulfures et sulfosels Pyrite Octaèdre Mines de Huaron, Pérou (8x8cm) Identification … Wikipédia en Français
pyrites — /puy ruy teez, peuh , puy ruyts/, n., pl. pyrites. Mineral. 1. pyrite. 2. marcasite. 3. any of various other metallic sulfides, as of copper or tin. [1545 55; < L pyrites (pl.); see PYRITE] * * * … Universalium
pyrites — py|ri|tes [paıˈraıti:z US pə ] n [U] [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: flint , from Greek, of or in fire , from pyr; PYRE] a mix of ↑sulphur with a type of metal, usually iron, or iron and ↑copper →↑fool s gold ▪ iron pyrites … Dictionary of contemporary English
pyrites — [pʌɪ rʌɪti:z] (also iron pyrites; Mineralogy pyrite) noun a shiny yellow mineral consisting of iron disulphide, occurring as intersecting cubic crystals. Derivatives pyritic adjective pyritize or pyritise verb Origin … English new terms dictionary
pyrites — noun (U) a compound of sulphur with a type of metal, usually iron, or iron and copper: iron pyrites see also: fool s gold … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pyrites — noun (U) a compound of sulphur with a type of metal, usually iron, or iron and copper: iron pyrites see also: fool s gold … Longman dictionary of contemporary English