mineralize
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmɪn.ə.raɪz/
KK: /ˈmɪnərˌlaɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To undergo a process where minerals are formed or accumulated.
Example
The rocks in this area tend to mineralize over time due to the geological conditions.
Tense Forms
Past: mineralized
Past Participle: mineralized
Conversation
Did you know that some rocks can actually mineralize over time?
Really? I had no idea rocks could do that!
Yeah, it’s fascinating how they can develop different minerals.
I should read more about it; it sounds really interesting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
crystallize
solidify
form
Antonyms
dissolve
liquefy
decompose
transitive verb
Definition
To change something into a mineral form or to add minerals to it.
Example
The process of mineralizing the soil helps improve its fertility.
Tense Forms
Past: mineralized
Past Participle: mineralized
Conversation
Did you know that certain processes can actually mineralize organic materials?
Really? I had no idea how that worked!
Yeah, it’s fascinating how nature can transform things like that over time.
Root Explanation
Mineralize → It is formed from "mineral" (from Latin "mineralis", meaning pertaining to minerals) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "mineralize" means to make something into a mineral or to convert into a mineral form.
Memory Tip
Think of the process of turning something into a mineral — 'mineral' refers to the substance, and '-ize' means to make it so.
Visually Confused Words
remineralize
demineralize
unmineralized
internalize
integralize
infernalize
semimineralized
neutralize