hydroxyapatite

[ hahy-drok-see-ap-uh-tahyt ]

noun

1. a mineral, Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 OH 2 , that is the principal storage form of calcium and phosphorus in bone.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydroxyapatite¹

First recorded in 1910–15; hydroxy- + apatite

Example Sentences

This is where calcium combines with phosphate in our bones to create the mineral crystal hydroxyapatite.

From Salon

The more hydroxyapatite crystals detected, the healthier the bones are.

From Salon

Previous analyses of the adhesive found inorganic materials similar to cement, and hydroxyapatite, a mineral obtained from ground teeth and bones.

From Science Magazine

As with earlier construction of artificial enamels, the team built its new material from wires of hydroxyapatite—the same mineral that makes up real enamel.

From Science Magazine

Bindslev and colleagues used hydroxyapatite—the main mineral in tartar—and mixed in known amounts of legal drugs like caffeine, nicotine, and cannabidiol, as well as controlled substances like oxycodone, cocaine, and heroin.

From Science Magazine