albitization
|al-bi-ti-za-tion|
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/ˌælbɪtəˈzeɪʃən/
transformation into albite
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albitization' originates from the mineral name 'albite', which is derived from the Latin word 'albus', meaning 'white'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'albitization' evolved from the mineralogical term 'albite', which was first used in the early 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the presence of albite in rocks, but over time it evolved to describe the process of transformation into albite.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of converting minerals into albite, a type of feldspar.
The albitization of the rock was evident in the thin section analysis.
Synonyms
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