dudleyite

/ˈdʌdliːaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare calcium phosphate mineral, CaFe(PO4)2, found in metamorphic rocks.

“The geologist carefully analyzed the dudleyite sample to determine its chemical composition.”

2. proper noun

A small town in the West Midlands, England, UK.

“Dudleyite has a rich history dating back to the Industrial Revolution.”

Synonyms

  • calcium phosphate
  • mineral

Antonyms

  • base
  • non-mineral