mineralization

noun

Pronunciation: ˌmɪnərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition

The conversion of organic matter into inorganic substances or the process by which minerals are deposited in a tissue or geological structure.

Examples

• The mineralization of the ancient forest turned the wood into solid quartz.

• Dentists study the mineralization of tooth enamel to prevent decay.

• Soil fertility depends on the rapid mineralization of plant debris by microbes.

Synonyms of mineralization

Words with a similar meaning to mineralization:

• calcification
• petrification
• ossification
• inorganicization

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