Hydroxyapatite

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A basic calcium phosphate mineral that is the principal inorganic constituent of bone and teeth. countable, uncountable

Example

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"Tooth enamel is mostly composed of hydroxyapatite."

Etymology

From hydroxy- + apatite.

Related phrases

calcium phosphate

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