mineralize

Definition of Mineralize in English :

1. mineralize

convert into a mineral substance

2. mineralize

transform (a metal) into an ore

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Mineralize

verb (transitive)

1.

a.

to impregnate (organic matter, water, etc) with a mineral substance

b.

to convert (such matter) into a mineral; petrify

2.

(of gases, vapours, etc, in magma) to transform (a metal) into an ore

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈmineralˌized or ˈmineralˌizing

1.

to convert (organic matter) into a mineral; petrify

2.

to impregnate (water, etc.) with minerals

3.

to convert (a metal) into an ore, as by oxidation

verb intransitive

4. Rare

to collect minerals for study

v. min·er·al·ized, min·er·al·iz·ing, min·er·al·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To convert to a mineral substance; petrify.

2. To transform a metal into a mineral by oxidation.

3. To impregnate with minerals.

v.intr.

1. To develop or hasten mineral formation.

2. To collect or study minerals.