mineralising
/ˈmɪnərəlaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- That causes or undergoes mineralisation; converting into or adding minerals.
- The mineralising process turns soft tissues into hard fossils.
- The mineralising bacteria in the soil help recycle nutrients.
- A mineralising filter can improve the taste of purified water.
Synonyms
verb
- Present participle of mineralise: the act of converting into minerals or adding minerals.
- By mineralising the compost, gardeners create a rich soil additive.
- The plant is mineralising the water as it flows through the system.
- Scientists are studying how the cave formations are mineralising over centuries.