pegmatize

/pɛɡˈmeɪtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or cause something to become a pegmatite, or to break down into a coarsely crystalline aggregate

“The rocks in the area were pegmatized over millions of years, resulting in a beautiful display of crystals.”

2. noun

the process of forming or causing something to become a pegmatite

“The geologists studied the pegmatization of the granite rocks to understand their geological history.”

Synonyms

  • coarsen
  • granularize

Antonyms

  • amalgamate
  • homogenize