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Definition of: mineralize
(min′ər·əl·īz′) v. ·ized, ·iz·ing v.t.
1. To convert from a metal to a mineral, as iron to rust.
2. To convert to a mineral substance; petrify.
3. To impregnate with minerals or other inorganic substances.
—v.i.
4. To observe, study, and collect minerals. Also min·er·al·o·gize (min′ə·ral′ə·jīz), Brit. min′er·al·ise′.
—min′er·al·i·za′tion noun
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