Dolomitization
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dolomitization is a noun meaning (geology) The conversion of a limestone rock into dolomite by replacement of calcium by magnesium.
Meaning
(geology) The conversion of a limestone rock into dolomite by replacement of calcium by magnesium.
Word Forms
- dolomitizations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include diagenetic, calcitization, dolomization, marmorization, dolomite, dolomicrite.
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