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mineralize

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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.
miner·al·iza·ble adj.
miner·al·i·zation (--l-zshn) n.
miner·al·izer n.
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Verb1.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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