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dedolomitization

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[dee-doh-luh-mahy-tuh-zay-shuhn, -mi-, -dol-uh-] / diˌdoʊ ləˌmaɪ təˈzeɪ ʃən, -mɪ-, -ˌdɒl ə- /

noun

Geology, Petrology.
  1. a metamorphic process in which the magnesium in dolomitic rock forms new minerals, as brucite and forsterite, and the calcium forms calcite.


Etymology

Origin of dedolomitization

de- + dolomitization


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