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mineralize
transitive verb mineralized, mineralizing
- to convert (organic matter) into a mineral; petrify
- to impregnate (water, etc.) with minerals
- to convert (a metal) into an ore, as by oxidation
intransitive verb
Rare to collect minerals for study
Related Forms:
- mineralization noun
See mineralize in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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