min·er·al·ize (m n  r--l z )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. min er·al·iza·ble adj.min er·al·i·zation (--l-z shn) n.min er·al·izer n. |
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
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| 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" |
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