dolomitization

 [doh-luh-mahy-tuh-zey-shuhn, -mi-, dol-uh-]  

do·lo·mit·i·za·tion

   [doh-luh-mahy-tuh-zey-shuhn, -mi-, dol-uh-]
noun Geology.
the conversion of limestone into dolomite.
Origin:
1860–65; dolomitize + -ation
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