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fool's gold
fool's goldn. See pyrite.fool's gold n (Minerals) any of various yellow minerals, esp pyrite or chalcopyrite, that can be mistaken for gold fool's′ gold′
n. iron or copper pyrites, sometimes mistaken for gold. fool's gold (fo͞olz) Any of several minerals, especially pyrite and chalcopyrite, sometimes mistaken for gold.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  fool's gold - a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow coloriron pyrite, pyriteatomic number 34, Se, selenium - 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)mineral - solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition |
fool's gold
fool's gold1. A mineral that resemble golds, such as pyrite. I used to dig up fool's gold all the time as a kid.2. By extension, something that seems more promising than it really is. Don't invest in his latest wacky invention—no matter how great it seems, it will end up being fool's gold like all the others.See also: goldfool's gold COMMON If a plan or something you want to achieve is fool's gold, it seems good but in reality is not likely to be successful or of good quality. ID cards are fool's gold. Their only use would be to identify the victims of the next disaster. All we wanted was an honourable settlement. He chose to go after fool's gold and lost. Note: Fool's gold is another name for iron pyrite, a gold-coloured mineral that is found in rock and that people sometimes mistake for gold. See also: goldfool's gold something deceptively attractive and promising in appearance. Fool's gold is the name popularly given to any yellow metal, such as pyrite or chalcopyrite, that may be mistaken for gold. 2003 Nation Many good people have been euchred into falling for the current fool's gold—politicians and lobbyists calling for ‘universal healthcare’. See also: goldfool's gold
fool's gold: see pyritepyrite
or iron pyrites
, pale brass-yellow mineral, the bisulfide of iron, FeS2. It occurs most commonly in crystals (belonging to the isometric system and usually in the form of cubes and pyritohedrons) but is also found in massive, granular, and stalactite
..... Click the link for more information. .fool's gold[¦fülz ¦gōld] (mineralogy) pyrite Fool's Gold
Fool's GoldIron pyrite, or a metal that superficially looks like gold. It is used to produce sulfur dioxide, which is important in making paper. Fool's gold was often mistaken for real gold during gold rushes and at other times, but is vastly less valuable.fool's gold
Synonyms for fool's goldnoun a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow colorSynonymsRelated Words- atomic number 34
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