fluorspar
fluorspar
Definition
fluor·spar (flo̵̅o̅′ôr spär′)
noun
fluorspar
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- mining: The area is predominantly agricultural with a history of lead, zinc and fluorspar mining.
- mine: About half a mile further on there are the workings of an old fluorspar mine which has been closed for a considerable time.
- crystal: Another flask contains ochre earth from a cavity lined with fluorspar crystals discovered in Heights Quarry several years ago.
- miner: In true dales fashion many of the new makers were fluorspar miners before the final closure of the mines in the area.
Noun used with modifier
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