mineralization

Variant of mineralize

mineralize definition

min·er·al·ize (min′ər əl īz′)

transitive verb mineralized -·ized′, mineralizing -·iz′·ing

  1. to convert (organic matter) into a mineral; petrify
  2. to impregnate (water, etc.) with minerals
  3. to convert (a metal) into an ore, as by oxidation

intransitive verb

Rare to collect minerals for study

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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