Dolomize

/ˈdɒləmaɪz/ verb

Definition

Variant or shortened form: to transform into dolomite or undergo dolomitization.

Etymology

From dolomite with -ize suffix; less common variant of dolomitize found occasionally in geological literature.

Kelly Says

Shorter technical words like 'dolomize' appear in specialist literature but rarely catch on—scientists tend to stick with the longer, more established 'dolomitize' instead.

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