mineralize
verb (used with object)
to convert into a mineral substance.
mineralization
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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
To monitor dye decolorization, the team monitored the sample using ultraviolent-visible spectroscopy and quantified mineralization by chemical oxygen demand.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2023
They offer to match the mineralization of high-end water brands, catering to all types of water fans, Alpine or Arctic-sourced.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Besides complete mineralization, or petrifaction, there are numerous cases of incomplete or semi-fossilization, where modern objects, still retaining their phosphate of lime and some animal matter even, are found buried in rock.
From Animals of the Past by Frederic A. Lucas
