mineralizer en · NOUN
Etymology
From mineralize + -er.
Meanings
-
An element which is combined with a metal to form an ore.
In galena, or lead ore, sulphur is a mineralizer; in hematite, oxygen is a mineralizer.
- A volatile or other substance, such as water, that facilitates the recrystallization of rocks.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mineralizers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |