bone earth

noun

The earthy residuum after the calcination of bone, consisting chiefly of calcium phosphate.

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nounbone earth (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe earthy residuum after the calcination of bone, consisting chiefly of calcium phosphate.

    Synonyms: bone ash

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nounThe earthy residuum after the calcination of bone, consisting chiefly of calcium phosphate.

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