mineralise
/ˈmɪnərəlaɪz/
verb
- To convert organic matter into a mineral or inorganic form, often through natural processes.
- Over time, the bones began to mineralise, turning into fossils.
- Bacteria in the soil help mineralise dead plants, releasing nutrients for new growth.
- Composting speeds up the process that mineralises organic waste into usable fertilizer.
- To add minerals to something, such as water or soil, to improve its quality.
- Farmers mineralise their fields by spreading crushed rock dust.
- Some companies mineralise drinking water to make it healthier.
- The filter is designed to mineralise purified water with essential elements.
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