amphibolization

noun

am·​phib·​o·​li·​za·​tion

amˌfibələ̇ˈzāshən,

ˌamfəˌbōlə̇ˈ-

plural -s

: a metasomatic process whereby a preexisting dark mineral has been converted to amphibole

Word History

Etymology

amphibole + -ization

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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