- saussuritization
- \\sȯˈsu̇rəd.ėˈzāshən, -d.ˌīˈz-\ noun
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary saussurite + -ization: the process of converting feldspar into saussurite
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saussuritization
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saussuritization — ▪ geology process by which calcium bearing plagioclase feldspar is altered to a characteristic assemblage of minerals called saussurite; the typical assemblage formed includes zoisite, chlorite, amphibole, and carbonates. Residual fluids… … Universalium
saussuritization — saus·su·ri·tiza·tion … English syllables
saussuritize — ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷rəˌtīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: back formation from saussuritization : to convert (feldspar) into saussurite … Useful english dictionary
zoisitization — ˌzȯisəd.ə̇ˈzāshən noun ( s) Etymology: zoisite + ization : the process of converting feldspar into zoisite compare saussuritization … Useful english dictionary
