mineralization
- a word derived from mineralize.
Example Sentences
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Geological Survey geologists first identified rare earth mineralization in the Music Valley area in 1954, with sampling reporting enrichment in dysprosium, terbium, yttrium and ytterbium, Dateline Resources said in a press release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
"Ocean acidification, driven by higher levels of carbon dioxide, affects the mineralization of shark skeletons. This makes their bones denser and heavier, reducing their buoyancy and increasing the energy they need to swim."
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2024
At the same time, they provide solid evidence that mineralization starts with pre-nucleation clusters.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2024
We capture carbon using a process called aqueous mineralization, where an alkaline solution is exposed to atmosphere, causing the formation of carbonates.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
In the Ray and Miami and other districts the mineralization has spread largely through adjacent schists, but these deposits are included with the porphyry copper deposits in commercial parlance.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
