zeolitize

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English

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Etymology

From zeolite +‎ -ize

Verb

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  1. (geology) To convert (or be converted) into a zeolite.
    • 2012, B.-L. Su, Hierarchically Structured Porous Materials: From Nanoscience to Catalysis, Separation, Optics, Energy, and Life Science:
      One of the methods that is usually used to zeolitize the diatomaceous earth involves coating the diatoms with zeolite nanoparticles, followed by subsequent attachment and hydrothermal growth of zeolite crystals.
  2. (geology) To fill small cracks with zeolite.