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permineralization

Noun

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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

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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

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