Word: dolomitization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: do
lo
mi
ti
za
tion
Definition: The conversion of a limestone rock into dolomite by replacement of calcium by magnesium.
Morphemes:
Affix: dolomite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dolomite
Language: fr
Decoded: dolomite
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dolomite
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to do what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process