Mineralize
[minәrәlaiz]
Definition
(verb.) transform (a metal) into an ore.
(verb.) convert into a mineral substance.
Edited by Jason--From WordNet
Definition
(v. t.) To transform into a mineral.
(v. t.) To impregnate with a mineral; as, mineralized water.
(v. i.) To go on an excursion for observing and collecting minerals; to mineralogize.
Checked by Hugo
Examples
- These trees are rather mineralized than fossilized. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
Editor: Tamara