apatite

noun

a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate

Roots

apateapat- · Greek · deceit ites-ite · Greek · mineral

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The word apatite breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: apat, from Greek apate (“deceit”); and -ite, from Greek ites (“mineral”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.