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apatite

Syllabification: (ap·a·tite)
Pronunciation: /ˈapəˌtīt/

Definition of apatite

noun

  • a widely occurring pale green to purple mineral, consisting of calcium phosphate with some fluorine, chlorine, and other elements. It is used in the manufacture of fertilizers.

Origin:

early 19th century: coined in German from Greek apatē 'deceit' (from the mineral's diverse forms and colors)

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