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“Apatite” or “Appetite”

Overview

apatite / appetite are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

apatite: (noun) a common complex mineral consisting of calcium fluoride phosphate or calcium chloride phosphate; a source of phosphorus.

appetite: (noun) a feeling of craving something; ; - Granville Hicks.

Pronunciation

apatite: AE·p·ah·t·AY·t

appetite: AE·p·ah·t·AY·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “apatite”

  • Because the composition of apatite varies, the term ‘apatite’ is…
  • Apatite are also commonly found in…
  • …represented as a type of apatite.
  • …most other phosphate minerals, including apatite, in its chemical composition and…
  • The most important varieties of apatite are represented by fluorapatite, hydroxyapatite,…
  • …also associated so frequently with apatite in its biologic occurrences that…
  • …the biologic literature, whitlockite and apatite are use interchangeably.
  • Apatite has also been found in…
  • …most common phosphate mineral is apatite, which is frequently found as…
  • …occurring in lunar rocks were apatite and whitlockite, and that they…

Examples of “appetite”

  • …include listlessness, poor or diminished appetite, and a possible fever.
  • Risk appetite looks at how much risk…
  • …only to feed our growing appetite for them... Where masturbation is…
  • …also serve to stimulate the appetite.
  • In case of excessive appetite they help themselves at local…
  • …that are within a risk appetite.
  • …by mouth include loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
  • Risk attitude, appetite and tolerance
  • …have been used as an appetite stimulant, tranquilizer, or diuretic.
  • Its appetite consists mainly of insects, and…


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