Fluorhydroxyapatite
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The tooth mineral formed by the action of fluoride on hydroxyapatite uncountable
"The fluorhydroxyapatite formed over time during the remineralisation process in an initial caries lesion is more resistant to future demineralisation."
Example
More examples"The fluorhydroxyapatite formed over time during the remineralisation process in an initial caries lesion is more resistant to future demineralisation."
Etymology
From fluor- + hydroxyapatite.
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