fluorapatite

noun

fluorapatite

noun

/flʊəˈɹæpətaɪt/

1

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences 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.

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