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Definition of Odontolite

1. n. A fossil tooth colored a bright blue by phosphate of iron. It is used as an imitation of turquoise, and hence called bone turquoise.

Definition of Odontolite

1. Noun. (minerology) A fossil tooth coloured a bright blue by iron phosphate, used as an imitation turquoise. ¹

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Medical Definition of Odontolite

1. A fossil tooth coloured a bright blue by phosphate of iron. It is used as an imitation of turquoise, and hence called bone turquoise. Origin: Odonto-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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