First Known Use: 1794
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apatite
noun ap·a·tite \ˈa-pə-ˌtīt\
Definition of APATITE
: any of a group of calcium phosphate minerals occurring in various colors as hexagonal crystals, as granular masses, or in fine-grained masses as the chief constituent of phosphate rock and of bones and teeth; especially : calcium phosphate fluoride
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Origin of APATITE
German Apatit, from Greek apatē deceit
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apatite
noun ap·a·tite \ˈap-ə-ˌtīt\
Medical Definition of APATITE
: any of a group of calcium phosphate minerals occurring variously as hexagonal crystals, as granular masses, or in fine-grained masses as the chief constituent of bones and teeth and of phosphate rock; especially : calcium phosphate fluoride Ca5F(PO4)3
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