1. plural of mineralization; the process by which inorganic mineral matter is deposited in or replaces organic material, such as bone or wood, often forming fossils
Usage: geology; paleontology
2. plural of mineralization; the process of converting a substance into mineral form or enriching it with minerals
Usage: chemistry; geology
3. plural of mineralization; the concentration of mineral deposits in rock or ore, especially economically valuable ones
Usage: mining; geology

Examples

• The mineralizations in the ancient forest created beautiful petrified wood specimens.
• Geologists studied the mineralizations to understand the ore body's composition.
• Different mineralizations occur depending on the temperature and chemical conditions present.
• The fossil's mineralizations preserved fine details of the organism's structure.
• Mining companies search for areas with significant mineralizations of copper and gold.
• Water-driven mineralizations can transform organic matter into stone over millions of years.