dolomitization
dolomitization · dolomitizations
The conversion of a limestone rock into dolomite by replacement of calcium by magnesiumThe conversion of a limestone rock into dolomite by replacement of calcium by magnesium.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The conversion of a limestone rock into dolomite by replacement of calcium by magnesium.
Origin
From dolomite + -ization.From dolomite + -ization.
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Forms
plural: dolomitizations| Singular | dolomitization |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelateddolomitize
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable