Fluorapatite
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /flʊəˈɹæpətaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fluorapatite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A calcium halophosphate mineral, in which fluoride replaces the hydroxide of apatite, that is mined as a phosphate ore, and occurs in the enamel of teeth.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A calcium halophosphate mineral, in which fluoride replaces the hydroxide of apatite, that is mined as a phosphate ore, and occurs in the enamel of teeth.
Word Forms
- fluorapatites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbonate, fluorohydroxyapatite, fluorapophyllite, fluorhydroxyapatite, fluorspar, apatite.
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