anapaite
|a-na-pai-te|
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/əˈnæpaɪt/
rare phosphate mineral
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'anapaite' originates from the Russian place name 'Anapa', where the mineral was first discovered, combined with the mineral suffix '-ite'.
Historical Evolution
'Anapaite' was named after the location 'Anapa' in Russia, and the suffix '-ite' was added to denote it as a mineral, forming the modern English word 'anapaite'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the mineral discovered at Anapa, but now it refers to the mineral wherever it is found.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a rare mineral consisting of a hydrous calcium iron phosphate, typically found in sedimentary rocks.
Anapaite crystals were discovered in the sedimentary layers of the mine.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/29 15:06