chloritization

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noun

The metamorphic conversion of pyroxene or amphibole minerals into members of the chlorite group

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Meanings

nounchloritization (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegeographyThe metamorphic conversion of pyroxene or amphibole minerals into members of the chlorite group

Origin

From chlorite + -ization.

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APA

chloritization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chloritization

MLA

“chloritization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chloritization. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chloritization,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chloritization.

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