Etymology

chlorapatite

C3H4L1O1R1A1P3A1T1I1T1E1

Today it means: A variety of apatite containing chloride instead of fluoride. Full definition →

English apatite
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  1. Englishchloro-
  2. Englishchlor-
  3. Englishapatite
  4. English todaychlorapatite

From chlor- + apatite.

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