Definition of Mineralization

1. n. The process of mineralizing, or forming a mineral by combination of a metal with another element; also, the process of converting into a mineral, as a bone or a plant.

Definition of Mineralization

1. Noun. A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals ¹

2. Noun. The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds ¹

3. Noun. (medicine) The deposition of calcium salts in abnormal parts of the skeleton ¹

4. Noun. The addition of minerals to water to make a mineral water ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mineralization

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Medical Definition of Mineralization

1. 1. The process of mineralizing, or forming a mineral by combination of a metal with another element; also, the process of converting into a mineral, as a bone or a plant. 2. The act of impregnating with a mineral, as water. 3. The conversion of a cell wall into a material of a stony nature. Origin: Cf. F. Mineralisation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mineralization

mineral tar
mineral vein
mineral water
mineral waters
mineral wax
mineral wool
mineralisation
mineralise
mineralised
mineralises
mineralising
mineralist
mineralists
minerality
mineralizable
mineralization (current term)
mineralizations
mineralize
mineralized
mineralizer
mineralizers
mineralizes
mineralizing
minerall
minerally
mineralocoid
mineralocorticoid
mineralocorticoids
mineralogic
mineralogical

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