fluorspar

noun

fluor·​spar ˈflu̇r-ˌspär 

ˈflȯr-

: fluorite

Examples of fluorspar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mongolia has abundant mineral resources, including coal, copper, gold, uranium and fluorspar, and its economy relies heavily on mining, which accounts for roughly a quarter of its GDP. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Fluorite, or fluorspar, plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing and lithium-ion battery production, while baryte is indispensable in oil and gas drilling, where it is used to stabilise wells and prevent blowouts. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fluorspar

• adar
• afar
• ajar
• alar
• alvar
• bazaar
• bizarre
• boxcar
• boyar
• bulbar
• cachar
• cigar

Kids Definition

fluorspar

noun

flu·​or·​spar

ˈflu̇(-ə)r-ˌspär

: fluorite