MINERALIZE


Meaning of MINERALIZE in English

Pronunciation: ' min-r ə - ˌ l ī z, ' mi-n ə -

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form: -ized ; -iz · ing

Date: 1655

1 : to transform (a metal) into an ore

2 a : to impregnate or supply with minerals or an inorganic compound b : to convert into mineral or inorganic form

3 : PETRIFY

– min · er · al · iz · able \ ˌ min-r ə - ' l ī -z ə -b ə l, ˌ mi-n ə - \ adjective

– min · er · al · i · za · tion \ -r ə -l ə - ' z ā -sh ə n \ noun

– min · er · al · iz · er \ ' min-r ə - ˌ l ī -z ə r, ' mi-n ə - \ noun

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