struvite
Phosphate crystal deposit
Struvite is a mineral composed of magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate that forms crystite crystals.
It occurs naturally in decomposing organic matter and is notorious for forming kidney stones in humans and bladder stones in animals, particularly cats.
In wastewater treatment, struvite buildup can clog pipes and equipment, though it can also be deliberately harvested as a slow-release fertilizer.
The vet diagnosed the cat with struvite crystals in its urine.
PO₄ ion compound
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- ammoniumCharged ammonia derivative
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
- hexagonalSix-edged polygon's form
prismatic · apatite · calcite · mineralogy · geology · formation · precipitate · lattice
Inserted medical drainage tube
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
- UTIBladder bacterial infection
- calculiStones in organs
- blockageObstruction halting movement
alkaline · cystitis · dissolution · recurrence · staghorn · obstruction · feline · canine
Liquid refuse in drains
- sludgeSemi-solid waste material
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
- scalingClimbing or resizing
clogging · anaerobic · digester · biosolids · accumulation · removal · buildup · municipal
Dispensing payload over time
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- cropCultivated agricultural plants
- organicFrom living matter
eco-friendly · horticulture · granular · application · bioavailable · agronomic
phosphate
PO₄ ion compound
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- ammoniumCharged ammonia derivative
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
hexagonal · prismatic · apatite · calcite · mineralogy · geology · formation · precipitate · lattice · specimen
catheter
Inserted medical drainage tube
blockage · alkaline · cystitis · dissolution · recurrence · staghorn · obstruction · feline · canine · veterinary
sewage
Liquid refuse in drains
- sludgeSemi-solid waste material
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- pipesCylindrical fluid carriers
scaling · clogging · anaerobic · digester · biosolids · accumulation · removal · buildup · municipal · industrial
slow-release
Dispensing payload over time
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- agricultureCultivation of land, livestock
- cropCultivated agricultural plants
organic · eco-friendly · horticulture · granular · application · bioavailable · agronomic