noun
- Plural of phosphorite; sedimentary rocks or mineral deposits rich in phosphate compounds, often used as a source of phosphorus for fertilizers and industrial applications.
Usage: geology; technical
Examples
- Phosphorites are mined extensively in Morocco and other regions for use in agriculture.
- The phosphorites in this geological formation contain high concentrations of apatite.
- Farmers rely on phosphorites as a key source of phosphorus for crop production.
- Phosphorites form in marine environments where organic matter accumulates.
- The company extracts phosphorites to produce phosphoric acid for industrial use.