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fluorapatite

fluor·ap·a·tite
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [floo r-ap-uh-tahyt, flawr-, flohr-]
    • /flʊərˈæp əˌtaɪt, flɔr-, floʊr-/
    • /flˈʊərəpˌataɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [floo r-ap-uh-tahyt, flawr-, flohr-]
    • /flʊərˈæp əˌtaɪt, flɔr-, floʊr-/

Definitions of fluorapatite word

  • noun fluorapatite a crystalline mineral, Ca 5 (PO 4) 3 F, formed from hydroxyapatite in the presence of fluoride, that has a hardening effect on bones and teeth. 1
  • noun fluorapatite (mineral) 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. 1
  • noun fluorapatite a mineral consisting of calcium fluorophosphate; the most common form of apatite 0
  • noun fluorapatite (mineralogy) 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. 0
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Origin of fluorapatite

First appearance:

before 1880
One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < German Fluorapatit; see fluor-, apatite

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Parts of speech for Fluorapatite

noun
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preposition
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fluorapatite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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