Associations to the word «Fluorapatite»

Wiktionary

FLUORAPATITE, noun. (mineral) 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.

Dictionary definition

FLUORAPATITE, noun. A form of apatite in which fluorine predominates over chlorine.

Wise words

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