bioapatite
bioapatite · bioapatites
A form of calcium phosphate that is the major component in the mineralised part of…A form of calcium phosphate that is the major component in the mineralised part of vertebrate bone teeth, and in case of fish, scales.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A form of calcium phosphate that is the major component in the mineralised part of vertebrate bone teeth, and in case of fish, scales.
Origin
From bio- + apatite.From bio- + apatite.
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Forms
plural: bioapatites| Singular | bioapatite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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