Greisenization
Translation of "greisenization" into Russian
greisenization
NounUK
/ˌɡraɪzənʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɡraɪzənəˈzeɪʃən/
greisenization
greisenizations pl
Greisenization is a process of alteration in granitic rocks.
Грейзенизация - это процесс изменения гранитных пород.
Definitions
greisenization
NounUK
/ˌɡraɪzənʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɡraɪzənəˈzeɪʃən/
The process of alteration of granite or similar rocks to form greisen, typically involving the introduction of quartz and mica.
The geologist studied the greisenization of the rock samples to understand the mineralogical changes.
An episode or instance of the hydrothermal alteration that produces greisen.
Two distinct greisenizations can be recognized in the granite massif.
greisenization
AdjectiveUK
/ˌɡraɪzənʌɪˈzeɪʃən/
US
/ˌɡraɪzənəˈzeɪʃən/
Relating to or characteristic of the process of greisenization.
The greisenization fluids penetrated the upper levels of the pluton.