fluorapatite
fluorapatite · fluorapatites
A calcium halophosphate mineral, in which fluoride replaces the hydroxide of apatite,…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.
/flʊəˈɹæpətaɪt/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
More definitions
- a form of apatite in which fluorine predominates over chlorine
Translations
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plural: fluorapatites| Singular | fluorapatite |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable