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dolomitization

[ doh-luh-mahy-tuh-zey-shuhn, -mi-, dol-uh- ]

noun

, Geology.
  1. the conversion of limestone into dolomite.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dolomitization1

First recorded in 1860–65; dolomitize + -ation
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Example Sentences

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

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

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