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Serpentinize — Ser pen*tin*ize, v. t. (Min.) To convert (a magnesian silicate) into serpentine. {Ser pen*tin i*za tion}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
serpentinize — serpentinization, n. /serr peuhn tee nuyz/, v.t., serpentinized, serpentinizing. Mineral. to convert (a mineral or rock) into serpentine. Also, esp. Brit., serpentinise. [1785 95; SERPENTINE2 + IZE] * * * … Universalium
serpentinize — ser·pen·tin·ize … English syllables
serpentinize — ˌnīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: probably back formation from serpentinization : to convert (a magnesian silicate) into serpentine serpentinized dunite … Useful english dictionary
Serpentinization — Serpentinize Ser pen*tin*ize, v. t. (Min.) To convert (a magnesian silicate) into serpentine. {Ser pen*tin i*za tion}, n. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
serpentinization — noun conversion of mineral or rock into serpentine. See Also: serpentinize … Wiktionary
