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apatite
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[ˈapətʌɪt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a widely occurring pale green to purple mineral, consisting of calcium phosphate with some fluorine, chlorine, and other elements. It is used in the manufacture of fertilizers
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Origin
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early 19th century: coined in German from Greek apatē ‘deceit’ (from the mineral's diverse forms and colours)
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