11 English Words Ending in APATITE

Definition: 1. (biochemistry, mineral) A form of calcium phosphate that is the major component in the mineralised part of vertebrate bone teeth, and in case of fish, scales.

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Definition: 1. (mineral) A carbonated form of apatite

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Definition: 1. (mineral) A variety of apatite containing chloride instead of fluoride.

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Definition: 1. (mineral) A form of hydroxyapatite found in bone

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Definition: 1. (mineral) A calcium halophosphate mineral, in which fluoride replaces the hydroxide of apatite, that is mined as a phosphate ore, and occurs in the enamel of teeth.

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Definition: 1. The tooth mineral formed by the action of fluoride on hydroxyapatite

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Definition: 1. (mineral) Alternative form of fluorhydroxyapatite.

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Definition: 1. A basic calcium phosphate mineral that is the principal inorganic constituent of bone and teeth.

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Definition: 1. Alternative spelling of hydroxyapatite.

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Definition: 1. A type of apatite with manganese deposits.

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Definition: 1. (dentistry) A very fine hydroxyapatite powder used, mixed with other materials, to help remineralization

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