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Most copper, however, comes from chalcopyrite, a very common copper iron sulfide.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The bronze mineral remains less prevalent than pyrite, a fellow iron sulfide known as fool’s gold.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Dec. 2024
These vents are rich in iron sulfides, compounds that play a role in carbon fixation, a fundamental process by which organisms convert carbon dioxide into organic molecules.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Hot springs, which are heated by volcanic activity beneath the Earth's surface, are rich in minerals, including iron sulfides.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
When iron is also present, the hydrogen sulfide reacts with iron to form pyrite, which is iron sulfide.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
This can then react with iron to form pyrite, which is iron sulfide.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
For example, the iron sulfides that are the predominant mineral in nickel sulfide deposits produce distinct reddish rust when exposed to air and rainwater.
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Josh Goldman, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2023
Both Jowitt and Anthony Love, a geologist at Appalachian State University, said the rocks shown in the post appear to be some type of iron sulfide and could be pyrite, also known as fool’s gold.
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Isabella Fertel, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1861, in the meaning defined above
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“Iron sulfide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20sulfide. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
iron sulfide
noun
: a compound (as a pyrite) of iron and sulfur
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