apatite Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus
WordNet
Ap"a*tite noun
Etymology
Gr. deceit, fr. to deceive; it having been often mistaken for other minerals.Definitions
(Min.) Native phosphate of lime, occurring usually in six-sided prisms, color often pale green, transparent or translucent.
