mineralization

Noun

 * 1) A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals.
 * 2) The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds.
 * 3)  The deposition of calcium salts in abnormal parts of the skeleton.
 * 4) The addition of minerals to water to make a mineral water.

Translations

 * Greek: ορυκτοποίηση