Definition

Relating to a type of sedimentary rock that contains a high percentage of phosphate minerals, often used as a fertilizer.

Example

The phosphoritic layers in the rock formation indicate a rich source of phosphorus.

Conversation

I was reading about different types of rocks, and I came across something called phosphoritic rocks.

Oh, interesting! What makes them special?

They contain a lot of phosphate minerals, which are really useful for fertilizers.

That sounds cool! I had no idea rocks could be so important for agriculture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phosphoritic → It is formed from "phosphor" (from Greek "phosphoros", meaning light-bringer or bearer of light) and the suffix "-itic" (meaning pertaining to or related to). The word "phosphoritic" refers to something that is related to or contains phosphor, often in the context of minerals or rocks that contain phosphate.

Memory Tip

Think of 'phosphor' as something that brings light, and the '-itic' suffix indicates a relation, so 'phosphoritic' means related to the light-bringing substance.

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