APATITE

apatite

(noun) a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

apatite (countable and uncountable, plural apatites)

(mineral) A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer.

Source: Wiktionary

Ap"a*tite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)

Definition: Native phosphate of lime, occurring usually in six-sided prisms, color often pale green, transparent or translucent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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