Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [ap-uh-tahyt]
- /ˈæp əˌtaɪt/
- /ˈæ.pə.ˌtaɪt/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [ap-uh-tahyt]
- /ˈæp əˌtaɪt/
Definitions of apatite word
- noun apatite a pale green to purple mineral, found in igneous rocks and metamorphosed limestones. It is used in the manufacture of phosphorus, phosphates, and fertilizers. Composition: calcium fluorophosphate or calcium chlorophosphate. General formula: Ca5(PO4,CO3)3(F,OH,Cl). Crystal structure: hexagonal 3
- noun apatite any of a group of variously colored, hard, hexagonal calcium minerals, Ca5(PO4, CO3)3 (F,OH,Cl), found mainly in sedimentary rocks, esp. phosphate rock, and in teeth and bones 3
- noun apatite a common mineral, calcium fluorophosphate, Ca 5 FP 3 O 12 , occurring in individual crystals and in masses and varying in color, formerly used in the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers. 1
- noun apatite 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. 1
- noun apatite type of mineral 1
- noun apatite (mineralogy) A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer. 0
Information block about the term
Origin of apatite
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Greek apát(ē) trickery, fraud, deceit + -ite1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Apatite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apatite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
apatite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with apatite
- what is apatite?
- what does apatite mean?
- where is apatite found in the world?
- how is apatite formed?
- what is the hardness of apatite?
- where is apatite found?
- what mineral group is apatite in?
- what is the luster of apatite?
- how does apatite form?
- what is the chemical formula for apatite?
- what type of rock is apatite?
- what is apatite used for?
- where can apatite be found?
- what color is apatite?
- what are the uses of apatite?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with a
- Words starting with ap
- Words starting with apa
- Words starting with apat
- Words starting with apati
- Words starting with apatit
- Words starting with apatite