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Serpentinize

Ser′pen-tin-ize

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Verb.
T.
(Min.)
To convert (a magnesian silicate) into serpentine.
Serˊpen-tinˊi-za′tion
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Noun.

Definition 2024


serpentinize

serpentinize

English

Verb

serpentinize (third-person singular simple present serpentinizes, present participle serpentinizing, simple past and past participle serpentinized)

  1. (geology, mineralogy) To convert (another magnesium silicate mineral) into serpentine

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