phosphorite

UK
/ˈfɒs.fə.raɪt/
US
/ˈfɑːs.fəˌraɪt/

Translations

phosphoritenoun
phosphorites
pl
Phosphorite is used as a raw material in the production of phosphate fertilizers.
Фосфорит используется как сырье для производства фосфорных удобрений.
Additional translations
фосфатный камень
апатитовый камень
phosphoriteadjective
UK
/ˈfɒs.fə.raɪt/
US
/ˈfɑːs.fəˌraɪt/
Used attributively to describe objects related to or made of phosphorite.

Definitions

phosphoritenoun
A sedimentary rock that contains high amounts of phosphate minerals.
The geologist discovered a large deposit of phosphorite in the region, which could be used for fertilizer production.
phosphoriteadjective
Relating to or consisting of phosphorite.
The company is planning a phosphorite mining project in the desert.