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phosphorite

Syllabification: (phos·pho·rite)
Pronunciation: /ˈfäsfəˌrīt/

Definition of phosphorite

noun

  • a sedimentary rock containing a high proportion of calcium phosphate.

Origin:

late 18th century: from phosphorus + -ite1

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