pyrrhotite
noun
pyr·rho·tite
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Definition of pyrrhotite
: a bronze-colored mineral of metallic luster that consists of ferrous sulfide and is attracted by a magnet
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Many of those homes require repairs because a chemical known as pyrrhotite was used in the concrete when the homes were constructed, chiefly in eastern Connecticut. — Christopher Keating, courant.com, "Relief for homeowners with crumbling foundations," 6 June 2019 According to a state report, a mineral known as pyrrhotite — used in the concrete aggregate for the foundations that are now crumbling — is partly to blame. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Ben Carson Says HUD Is Committed To Finding A Solution For Homeowners With Failing Foundations," 4 June 2018 The issue was traced to a quarry in Willington and a mineral — pyrrhotite — that causes the concrete to deteriorate. — Russell Blair, courant.com, "From Marijuana To Tolls: Did Connecticut Lawmakers Pass These 14 Major Bills?," 10 May 2018 According to a state report, a mineral known as pyrrhotite — used in the concrete aggregate for the foundations that are now crumbling — is partly to blame. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Ben Carson Says HUD Is Committed To Finding A Solution For Homeowners With Failing Foundations," 4 June 2018 According to a state report, a mineral known as pyrrhotite — used in the concrete aggregate for the foundations that are now crumbling — is partly to blame. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Ben Carson Says HUD Is Committed To Finding A Solution For Homeowners With Failing Foundations," 4 June 2018 According to a state report, a mineral known as pyrrhotite — used in the concrete aggregate for the foundations that are now crumbling — is partly to blame. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Ben Carson Says HUD Is Committed To Finding A Solution For Homeowners With Failing Foundations," 4 June 2018 According to a state report, a mineral known as pyrrhotite — used in the concrete aggregate for the foundations that are now crumbling — is partly to blame. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Ben Carson Says HUD Is Committed To Finding A Solution For Homeowners With Failing Foundations," 4 June 2018 According to a state report, a mineral known as pyrrhotite — used in the concrete aggregate for the foundations that are now crumbling — is partly to blame. — Kathleen Mcwilliams, courant.com, "Ben Carson Says HUD Is Committed To Finding A Solution For Homeowners With Failing Foundations," 4 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pyrrhotite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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