Ferruginization
Translation of "ferruginization" into Russian
ferruginization
NounUK
/fɛrʊdʒɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/fɛrʊdʒɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
ferruginization
ferruginizations pl
ферругинезация
The process of ferruginization can significantly alter the soil composition.
Процесс ферругинезации может значительно изменить состав почвы.
Definitions
ferruginization
NounUK
/fɛrʊdʒɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/fɛrʊdʒɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of becoming impregnated with or converted into iron compounds, especially in soil or rock.
The ferruginization of the soil was evident from its reddish color, indicating a high iron content.
The impregnation or replacement of organic tissues, such as bone or wood, by iron oxides, often leading to fossil preservation and reddish or brown coloration.
The fossil's deep ochre hue was the result of ferruginization that occurred during diagenesis.