dolomitize

[doh-luh-mahy-tahyz, -mi-, dol-uh-]

verb (used with object), -ized, -iz·ing. Geology.

to convert (limestone) into dolomite.

Also, especially British, do·lo·mit·ise.

Origin:
1860–65; dolomite + -ize

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Dolomitize is always a great word to know.

So is percolation. Does it mean:

process where the surface of the earth is worn away by the action of water, glaciers, winds, waves

slow movement of water through the pores in soil or permeable rock

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