MINERALIZE


Meaning of MINERALIZE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmin-rə-ˌlīz, ˈmi-nə- ]

transitive verb

( -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 ˌmin-rə-ˈlī-zə-bəl, ˌmi-nə- adjective

• min·er·al·i·za·tion -rə-lə-ˈzā-shən noun

• min·er·al·iz·er ˈmin-rə-ˌlī-zər, ˈmi-nə- noun

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