fluorapatite
/ˌflʊrˈæpətaɪt/
noun
- A hard mineral containing calcium, phosphorus, and fluorine, found in teeth and bones, and also used in fertilizers.
- Fluorapatite is the main mineral that makes tooth enamel strong and resistant to decay.
- Some fertilizers contain fluorapatite to provide phosphorus for plant growth.
- Scientists study fluorapatite to understand how bones fossilize over millions of years.