Definitions for dolomitization

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dolomitization do·lo·mit·i·za·tion

Spelling: [doh-luh-mahy-tuh-zey-shuh n, -mi-, dol- Dolomitization is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 29 points.

You can make 560 anagrams from letters in dolomitization (adiiilmnooottz).

Definitions for dolomitization

noun

1. the conversion of limestone into dolomite.

Origin of dolomitization

First recorded in 1860-65; dolomitize + -ation

Examples for dolomitization

Examples of dolomitization may be obtained in practically every geological formation in which limestones occur.

Dolomites are rarely fossiliferous, as the process of dolomitization tends to destroy any organic remains originally present.