mineralize
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min·er·al·ize
(mĭn'ər-ə-līz') 
v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es. v.tr.
mineralization min'er·al·i·za'tion (-ə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
mineralizer min'er·al·iz'er n.
v., -ized, -iz·ing, -iz·es. v.tr.
- To convert to a mineral substance; petrify.
- To transform a metal into a mineral by oxidation.
- To impregnate with minerals.
- To develop or hasten mineral formation.
- To collect or study minerals.
mineralization min'er·al·i·za'tion (-ə-lĭ-zā'shən) n.
mineralizer min'er·al·iz'er n.
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Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry:
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mineralize
or mineralise
(of an organic material) to convert into, or impregnate with, a mineral or minerals.
—mineralization or mineralisation n.
(of an organic material) to convert into, or impregnate with, a mineral or minerals.
—mineralization or mineralisation n.
| mineral, mince, min | |
| mineralocorticoid, mineralocorticoid receptor, mini+ |
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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mineralization
The addition of mineral matter to the body, especially the skeleton.
- cutaneous m. — see calcinosis cutis.
- dystrophic m. — see dystrophic calcification.
- ectopic m. — the deposition of calcium salts in abnormal locations, e.g. in uremia, hypervitaminosis D.
- m. front — the interface between the unmineralized osteoid and the mineralized bone. Called also phosphate ridge.
- heterotopic m. — see ectopic mineralization (above).
- metastatic m. — calcification of unusual tissues leading to the development of metastatic bone.
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