Mineralization may refer to:
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Biomineralization (mineralization in biology), when an inorganic substance precipitates in an organic matrix
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Mineralized tissues are tissues that have undergone mineralization, including bones, teeth, antlers, and marine shells
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Bone remodeling, involving demineralization and remineralization in bones
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Ossification (osteogenesis), mineralization of bone
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Mineralization (geology), the hydrothermal deposition of economically important metals in the formation of ore bodies or lodes
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Mineralization (soil science), the release of plant-available compounds such as ammonium during decomposition
See also
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Demineralisation (disambiguation) Demineralisation or demineralization may refer to:
* Demineralization (physiology)
** Bone demineralisation leading to osteoporosis; see Bone mineralization
** Tooth demineralisation that leads to dental caries; see Remineralisation of teeth
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Remineralization (disambiguation)
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Remineralisation of teeth (including de- and remineralization of teeth as an ongoing process)
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