mineralized

[min-er-uh-lahyz, min-ruh-]

min·er·al·ize

[min-er-uh-lahyz, min-ruh-] verb, min·er·al·ized, min·er·al·iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to convert into a mineral substance.
2.
to transform (a metal) into an ore.
3.
to impregnate or supply with mineral substances.
verb (used without object)
4.
to study or collect the minerals of a region.

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Mineralized is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
Also, especially British, min·er·al·ise.


Origin:
1645–55; mineral + -ize

min·er·al·i·za·tion, noun
min·er·al·iz·er, noun
re·min·er·al·i·za·tion, noun
re·min·er·al·ize, verb, re·min·er·al·ized, re·min·er·al·iz·ing.
re·min·er·al·iz·er, noun
EXPAND
sem·i·min·er·al·ized, adjective
un·der·min·er·al·i·za·tion, noun
un·min·er·al·ized, adjective
COLLAPSE
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