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epidotization

noun
ep·​i·​dot·​i·​za·​tion | \ ˌepəˌdōtə̇ˈzāshən\
plural -s

Definition of epidotization

: metamorphism in which epidote is formed from other minerals

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History and Etymology for epidotization

epidote + -ization

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Dictionary Entries near epidotization

epidosite

epidote

epidotite

epidotization

epidotized

epidural

epieikeia

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