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mineralisation

/ˌmɪnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does mineralisation mean?

noun

The process of forming or depositing minerals, or the formation of a mineral deposit. The act of becoming mineralized or hardened, especially in a geological sense.

Example

"The mineralisation of the rocks in the area was a result of millions of years of geological activity."

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