English Explanatory Dictionary

alforsite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A hexagonal phosphate mineral of the apatite group, composed of barium, phosphorus, chlorine, and oxygen.

Word forms

alforsite

Etymology

John T. Alfors (1930-2005) of the California Geological Survey + -ite.

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