— mineralization , n. — mineralizer , n.
/min"euhr euh luyz', min"reuh-/ , v. , mineralized, mineralizing .
v.t.
1. to convert into a mineral substance.
2. to transform (a metal) into an ore.
3. to impregnate or supply with mineral substances.
v.i.
4. to study or collect the minerals of a region.
Also, esp. Brit., mineralise .
[ 1645-55; MINERAL + -IZE ]