What does "biomineralization" mean?

The formation of hard mineral deposits within a living organism; especially the process whereby bone and similar structural material is formed.

What is a synonym for "biomineralization"?

Common synonyms include: calcium carbonate deposition.

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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The formation of hard mineral deposits within a living organism; especially the process whereby bone and similar structural material is formed. countable, uncountable
"This process of ‘biomineralization’ is used today to reclaim gold from the Youanmi deposits of Western Australia."

"This process of ‘biomineralization’ is used today to reclaim gold from the Youanmi deposits of Western Australia."

From bio- + mineralization.