Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a mineral or to cause something to become mineralized

“The process of mineralization is an essential part of fossil formation.”

2. verb

to add minerals to (a substance) or to make (a substance) contain minerals

“The water was mineralized with essential minerals for human consumption.”

3. verb

to make (a place) rich in minerals

“The region was mineralized with valuable minerals after the excavation.”

4. noun

a process in which an organism or its remains become embedded in mineral matter

“The fossil underwent a process of mineralization, preserving its features.”

5. noun

the act of mineralizing something

“The mineralization of the soil took several years to complete.”