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dolomitization

dolomitization

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A change that turns limestone into the rock dolomite
  • noun
  • /ˌdōləməˈtīzāshən/
  • Specialized
: dolomitización
  • The dolomitization of limestone occurs over millions of years.

Examples

  • The dolomitization process can significantly change the porosity of sedimentary rocks.

  • Evidence of dolomitization was found in the core samples taken from the quarry.

  • Geologists studied the dolomitization of ancient limestone formations in the region.

  • Scientists study dolomitization to understand geological formations.

  • The formation of dolomite rock involves a process known as dolomitization where limestone undergoes chemical alteration.

  • Geologists study dolomitization to understand how limestone can transform into dolomite under certain conditions.

  • In the field of sedimentology, dolomitization explains the chemical transition from limestone to dolomite rock.

Surface Forms

dolomitization singular
dolomitizations plural

Morphology

dolomitization = dolomitize (semi-transparent) = dolomit + ization

Adding the nominalizing suffix '-ation' to the verb 'dolomitize' is a regular and easily recognized word-formation pattern.

Etymology

Dolomitization comes from the rock dolomite, named for the French geologist Dolomieu, and the ending -ization meaning 'process of', so it means the process of changing limestone into dolomite.