phosphorite en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English phosphor Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēslbor. French -iteder. English -ite English phosphorite From phosphor + -ite.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) a sedimentary rock rich in phosphate minerals such as apatite
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phosphorites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (4)
fr phosphorite (rock) · ca fosforita (rock) · fi fosforiitti (rock) · it fosforite (rock)