nephelinization

noun

neph·​e·​lin·​iza·​tion

ˌnefələ̇nə̇ˈzāshən,

-ˌlēn-,

-ˌnīˈz-

plural -s

: the transformation of a rock into one having nepheline as an essential mineral

Word History

Etymology

nephaline + -ization

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