phosphate rock
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phosphate rock

noun

Definition of PHOSPHATE ROCK

: a rock that consists largely of calcium phosphate usually together with other minerals (as calcium carbonate), is used in making fertilizers, and is a source of phosphorus compounds

First Known Use of PHOSPHATE ROCK

1870

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