phosphorite
[ fos-fuh-rahyt ]
/ ˈfɒs fəˌraɪt /
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noun
a sedimentary rock sufficiently rich in phosphate minerals to be used as a source of phosphorus for fertilizers.
Nearby words
Related formsphos·pho·rit·ic [fos-fuh-rit-ik] /ˌfɒs fəˈrɪt ɪk/, adjective
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Examples from the Web for phosphorite
Phosphorite is another name for apatite, but is chiefly applied to impure amorphous apatite.
Manures and the principles of manuring|Charles Morton AikmanWe have already referred in Chapter V. to large deposits of apatite or phosphorite found in Canada.
Manures and the principles of manuring|Charles Morton Aikman
British Dictionary definitions for phosphorite
phosphorite
/ (ˈfɒsfəˌraɪt) /
noun
a fibrous variety of the mineral apatite
any of various mineral deposits that consist mainly of calcium phosphate
Derived Formsphosphoritic (ˌfɒsfəˈrɪtɪk), adjective
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