mineralization

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Synonyms: mineralisation, generalization, literalization, liberalization, minimalization, demineralization, remineralization, mitralization

Antonyms: mineralisation, generalization, literalization, liberalization, minimalization, demineralization, remineralization, mitralization

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Noun

1. A form of [[fossilization]] in which the [[organic]] parts of an organism are replaced by [[mineral]]s.
2. The breakdown of organic matter in the [[soil]] to form [[soluble]] [[inorganic]] compounds.
3. {{lb|en|biology|medicine}} The deposition of [[calcium]] salts as a normal process in [[w:bone metabolism|bone metabolism]].
4. {{lb|en|biology|medicine}} The deposition of [[calcium]] salts in abnormal parts of the [[skeleton]].
5. The addition of minerals to water to make a [[mineral water]].

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