Fluorspar
Translation of "fluorspar" into Russian
Definitions
fluorspar
NounUK
/ˈflʊə.spɑː/
US
/ˈflʊr.spɑr/
A mineral composed of calcium fluoride, used as a flux in steelmaking and in the manufacture of hydrofluoric acid.
The factory imported fluorspar to use in the production of hydrofluoric acid.
A source of fluorine, often found in a variety of colors and used in the manufacture of certain glasses and enamels.
The artist selected fluorspar for its vibrant colors to create unique glass sculptures.
fluorspar
AdjectiveUK
/ˈflʊə.spɑː/
US
/ˈflʊr.spɑr/
Relating to or consisting of fluorspar; involving the extraction or use of the mineral fluorspar.
The region's economy depends heavily on fluorspar mining.