apatite meaning

UK US /ˈæpətaɪt/ 3 syllables

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

Definition of apatite

  1. a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus

    Type of: mineral

    Kinds: fluorapatite

How to pronounce apatite

apatite is pronounced /ˈæpətaɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in TE · 7-letter words

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