- kyrosite
- kyrosite Min.
(ˈkaɪrəsaɪt)[ad. Ger. kyrosit (Breithaupt, 1843), f. Gr. κύρωσις confirmation, because its specific character was thought to be confirmed: see -ite.]A variety of marcasite, containing a small amount of arsenic. (Chester Names of Minerals, 1896.)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.