Associations to the word «Fluorspar»

Wiktionary

FLUORSPAR, noun. (mineral) A halide mineral composed of calcium fluoride.

Dictionary definition

FLUORSPAR, noun. A soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine.

Wise words

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