dolomize

/dɒləˈmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert or change into dolomite

“The limestone cave was dolomized over millions of years.”

2. verb

to make or become like dolomite in composition or structure

“The soil was dolomized by the addition of dolostone.”

3. noun

a verb meaning to convert or change into dolomite

“The process of dolomizing the rock took centuries.”

Synonyms

  • calcify
  • petrify

Antonyms

  • decompose
  • dissolve