Apatite
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A widely distributed group of phosphate minerals, primarily calcium phosphate, found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a source of phosphorus in fertilisers.
“The geologist identified pale green apatite crystals embedded in the granite sample under the microscope.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ap·a·tite
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Synonyms
phosphate mineral
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Starts APA, ends in ITE, contains A, A, I, E vowels making the word very vowel-rich
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P adds 3 points, the ITE ending is hookable, four vowels in seven tiles, a mineralogy term known to word enthusiasts
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