dolomitization
[doh-luh-mahy-tuh-zey-shuh n, -mi-, dol-uh-]
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noun Geology.
the conversion of limestone into dolomite.
Origin of dolomitization
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Historical Examples of dolomitization
Dolomites are rarely fossiliferous, as the process of dolomitization tends to destroy any organic remains originally present.
Examples of dolomitization may be obtained in practically every geological formation in which limestones occur.