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fluorspar

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun fluorspar has 1 sense
  1. fluorite, fluorspar, fluor - a soft mineral (calcium fluoride) that is fluorescent in ultraviolet light; chief source of fluorine
    --1 is a kind of mineral
    --1 has substances:
     calcium, Ca, atomic number 20; fluorine, F, atomic number 9

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Term: Fluorspar

Noun - Common Usage:

The mineral fluorspar, also known as calcium fluoride, is a natural resource primarily used in the production of hydrofluoric acid.

Example sentence: Fluorspar is widely used in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics.

Noun - Local Usage:

In some regions, fluorspar is also used as a flux in steelmaking processes.

Example sentence: The local steel mill relies on fluorspar as a crucial ingredient to produce high-quality steel.

Adjective - Popular Usage:

Fluorspar minerals have unique and vibrant colors, making them highly sought after in the jewelry industry.

Example sentence: She wore a stunning necklace adorned with fluorspar gemstones.

Adjective - Local Usage:

In the town nearby the fluorspar mines, the residents have built a strong economy based on the extraction and sale of this valuable mineral.

Example sentence: The local craftspeople create beautiful sculptures using fluorspar rocks sourced from the surrounding mines.

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