ALL meanings of mineralization
min·er·al·ize
M m - noun mineralization A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals. 1
- verb with object mineralization to convert into a mineral substance. 1
- verb with object mineralization to transform (a metal) into an ore. 1
- verb with object mineralization to impregnate or supply with mineral substances. 1
- verb without object mineralization to study or collect the minerals of a region. 1