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mineralization

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

noun

The process of forming or becoming a mineral, or the formation of minerals in a substance. The conversion of a substance into a mineral, especially through geological processes.

Example

"The mineralization of the rock was a result of millions of years of water flowing through it."

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