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Definition of "mineralization" []

  • A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals (noun)
  • The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds (noun)
  • The deposition of calcium salts in abnormal parts of the skeleton (noun)
  • The addition of minerals to water to make a mineral water (noun)

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Use "mineralization" in a sentence
  • "Laci's body for example had what they called mineralization on it, little nodules of minerals."
  • "This process is known as mineralization and it is carried out by a variety of bacteria and fungi."
  • "The wall rocks to the mineralization are the same dacites volcanic package found in the western portion of the Burns Block."
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