foxite

/ˈfɒksaɪt/ (FOK-site)

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term used to describe a mineral, particularly a type of phosphate mineral.

“The geologist studied the foxite deposits in the area to better understand its geological history.”

Synonyms

  • apatite
  • phosphate mineral

Antonyms

  • calcite
  • gypsum