mineralize (redirected from Mineralisation)

min·er·al·ize  (mnr--lz)

v. min·er·al·ized, min·er·al·iz·ing, min·er·al·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To convert to a mineral substance; petrify.

2. To transform a metal into a mineral by oxidation.

3. To impregnate with minerals.

v.intr.

1. To develop or hasten mineral formation.

2. To collect or study minerals.

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miner·al·iza·ble adj.

miner·al·i·zation (--l-zshn) n.

miner·al·izer n.

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mineralize, mineralise [ˈmɪnərəˌlaɪz ˈmɪnrə-]

vb (tr)

1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science)

a.  to impregnate (organic matter, water, etc.) with a mineral substance

b.  to convert (such matter) into a mineral; petrify

2. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) (of gases, vapours, etc., in magma) to transform (a metal) into an ore

mineralization , mineralisation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	mineralize - convert into a mineral substance convert - change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers"
	2.	mineralize - transform (a metal) into an ore convert - change the nature, purpose, or function of something; "convert lead into gold"; "convert hotels into jails"; "convert slaves to laborers"