transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmär-kə-ˌsīt, -ˌzīt; ˌmär-kə-ˈzēt ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English marchasite, from Medieval Latin marcasita
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : crystallized pyrite
b. : a pale yellow to white mineral of the same composition and appearance as pyrite but of different crystalline organization and lower specific gravity
2. : a piece of marcasite used in jewelry