Definitions For Mineralization

Noun

MINERALIZATION. (countable and uncountable, plural MINERALIZATIONs) A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals. The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds. (medicine) The deposition of calcium salts in abnormal parts of the skeleton. The addition of minerals to water to make a mineral water.

Coordinate terms

demineralization remineralization

Related terms

mineralize

Translations

{{trans-top}} Greek: ορυκτοποίηση, f

Alternative forms

mineralisation

Etymology

mineral + ization

Is Mineralization a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK NO
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global NO
Enable1 Dictionary YES

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The word Mineralization is worth 25 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words with Friends

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