noun
a toxic nonmetallic element related to sulfur and tellurium; occurs in several allotropic forms; a stable grey metallike allotrope conducts electricity better in the light than in the dark and is used in photocells; occurs in sulfide ores (as pyrite)
• Hypernyms: ↑chemical element, ↑element, ↑antioxidant
• Substance Holonyms: ↑pyrite, ↑iron pyrite, ↑fool's gold
Useful english dictionary. 2012.