matezite

/mæˈtɛzaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral species of calcium phosphate.

“The geologist studied the properties of the newly discovered matezite crystal.”

2. noun

A type of phosphate mineral used in various industrial applications.

“The company mined matezite for its valuable phosphate content.”

Synonyms

  • apatite
  • calcium phosphate

Antonyms

  • apatite
  • calcium fluoride