- pyritize
- \\ˈpīˌrīd.ˌīz\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary pyrite + -ize: to convert into pyrite : introduce pyrite into
pyritized plant remains
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Pyritize — Pyr i*tize, v. t. [Cf. F. pyritiser.] To convert into pyrites. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pyritize — verb to convert something into pyrites or into the form of pyrites … Wiktionary
pyritize — py·rit·ize … English syllables
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
pyrite(s) — n. sulphide of a metal with metallic appearance. ♦ pyritic(al), a. ♦ pyritiferous ,a. yielding pyrites. ♦ pyritize, v.t. convert into pyrite(s). ♦ pyritoid, a. like pyrite(s). ♦ pyritology, n. study of pyrites … Dictionary of difficult words
pyrites — n. (in full iron pyrites) a yellow lustrous form of iron disulphide. Derivatives: pyritic adj. pyritiferous adj. pyritize v.tr. (also ise). pyritous adj. Etymology: L f. Gk purites of fire (pur) … Useful english dictionary
pyritization — ˌpīˌrīd.ə̇ˈzāshən noun ( s) Etymology: pyritize + ation : development of pyrite in a solid rock … Useful english dictionary
