"micritization" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: micritizations [plural]
Etymology: From micrite + -ization. Coined by English geologist Robin G. C. Bathurst in 1966. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|micrite|ization}} micrite + -ization, {{coinage|en|Q112494050|in=1966}} Coined by English geologist Robin G. C. Bathurst in 1966 Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} micritization (countable and uncountable, plural micritizations)
  1. The formation of micrite, especially by microbial action. Tags: countable, uncountable Related terms: micritize

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