dolomitization
/ˌdoʊləmɪtɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The geological process by which limestone is transformed into dolomite rock through the replacement of calcium with magnesium.
- Dolomitization often occurs when magnesium-rich water flows through limestone over millions of years.
- The dolomitization of the coral reef created a hard, durable stone used in local construction.
- Geologists study dolomitization to understand how ancient seabeds changed into the rock formations we see today.