Mineralizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mineralizing

 

[ ˈmɪnəˌrælʌɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process of mineral formation

Mineralizing refers to the process of converting into a mineral or the deposition of minerals in living organisms. This can occur naturally in geological formations or be influenced by biological processes. It is often used in contexts related to geology and biology.

Synonyms

mineral deposition, mineral formation, mineralization

Examples of usage

  • The mineralizing process in the caves formed impressive stalactites and stalagmites.
  • Certain bacteria are known for their mineralizing capabilities, affecting soil composition.
  • The study of mineralizing agents can enhance our understanding of ancient geological formations.

Translations

Translations of the word "mineralizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mineralizante

🇮🇳 खनिजीकरण

🇩🇪 Mineralisierung

🇮🇩 mineralisasi

🇺🇦 мінералізація

🇵🇱 mineralizacja

🇯🇵 鉱物化

🇫🇷 minéralisation

🇪🇸 mineralización

🇹🇷 mineralizasyon

🇰🇷 광물화

🇸🇦 تعدين المعادن

🇨🇿 mineralizace

🇸🇰 mineralizácia

🇨🇳 矿化

🇸🇮 mineralizacija

🇮🇸 mínralísering

🇰🇿 минералдандыру

🇬🇪 მინერალიზაცია

🇦🇿 mineralizasiya

🇲🇽 mineralización

Word origin

The term 'mineralizing' is derived from the root 'mineral,' which comes from the Latin 'mineralis,' meaning 'of a mine.' The process of mineral formation has been studied since ancient times, with early natural philosophers observing how minerals developed in nature. As geology developed as a science in the 18th and 19th centuries, the term began to be more commonly used in scholarly texts. The suffix '-izing' indicates a transformation or process, which in this case refers to the transition of materials into mineral forms. Over time, the concept has expanded to include biological mineralization processes, such as the ways in which organisms create minerals within their structures, exemplified by the formation of bones and shells. This dual application highlights the importance of understanding mineralization both in geological contexts and biological processes.