under mineralization
ər 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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mineralize or mineralise (ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz, ˈmɪnrə-, ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz, ˈmɪnrə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | a. to impregnate (organic matter, water, etc) with a mineral substance |
| b. to convert (such matter) into a mineral; petrify | |
| 2. | (of gases, vapours, etc, in magma) to transform (a metal) into an ore |
| mineralise or mineralise | |
| —vb | |
| minerali'zation or mineralise | |
| —n | |
| minerali'sation or mineralise | |
| —n | |
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