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Kaolinization

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Translation of "kaolinization" into Russian

kaolinization
Noun
raiting
kaolinization
kaolinizations pl
Denotes the geological/chemical process of transforming minerals into kaolin; normally used as an uncountable mass-noun but a rare plural is possible.
геология; процесс превращения силикатных минералов в каолин
Intense kaolinization of the granite has produced extensive clay deposits.
Интенсивная каолинизация гранита привела к образованию значительных запасов глины.
Additional translations
каолинитизация
геология; реже употребляемый синоним

Definitions

kaolinization
Noun
raiting
The process by which silicate minerals, especially feldspar, are altered to form kaolin through chemical weathering or hydrothermal activity.
Intense kaolinization of the granite has produced extensive clay deposits.