permineralization

Noun

Meaning

permineralization (countable and uncountable, plural permineralizations)

A form of fossilization in which minerals are deposited in the pores of bone and similar hard animal parts

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Related terms

mineralization demineralization remineralization

Examples

Small scale permineralization can produce very detailed fossils. Source: Internet

The internal structure of the tree and bark are maintained in the permineralization process. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

permie permillage permineralised permineralize permineralized permingeatite