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apatite

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

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noun

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенный сложный минерал, состоящий из фосфата фторида кальция или фосфата хлорида кальция, часто используемый как источник фосфора.

A common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate, often used as a source of phosphorus.

  1. A phosphate mineralC1formalscientific

    A common complex mineral consisting of calcium phosphate with fluorine or chlorine, often used as a source of phosphorus.

    ruФосфатный минерал

    • Apatite is a key component in the production of phosphate fertilizers.
    • Geologists often find apatite in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
    • The mineral apatite is also found in tooth enamel and bone.
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