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Mineralization

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    The deposition of calcium salts as a normal process in bone metabolism. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    The deposition of calcium salts in abnormal parts of the skeleton. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    The addition of minerals to water to make a mineral water. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From mineral + -ization.

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