| mineralization | 1. The process of mineralizing, or forming a mineral by combination of a metal with another element; also, the process of converting into a mineral, as a bone or a plant. 2. The act of impregnating with a mineral, as water. 3. <botany> The conversion of a cell wall into a material of a stony nature. Origin: Cf. F. Mineralisation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| mineralizer | An element which is combined with a metal, thus forming an ore. Thus, in galena, or lead ore, sulphur is a mineralizer; in hematite, oxygen is a mineralizer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mineralocoid | 1. <biochemistry> Any of the group of C21 corticosteroids, principally aldosterone, predominantly involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance through their effect on ion transport in epithelial cells of the renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium, some also possess varying degrees of glucocorticoid activity. Their secretion is regulated principally by plasma volume, serum potassium concentration and angiotensin II and to a lesser extent by anterior pituitary ACTH. 2. <pharmacology> Of, pertaining to, having the properties of or resembling a mineralocorticoid. (12 Jan 1998) |
| mineralocorticoid | 1. <biochemistry> Any of the group of C21 corticosteroids, principally aldosterone, predominantly involved in the regulation of electrolyte and water balance through their effect on ion transport in epithelial cells of the renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium, some also possess varying degrees of glucocorticoid activity. Their secretion is regulated principally by plasma volume, serum potassium concentration and angiotensin II and to a lesser extent by anterior pituitary ACTH. 2. <pharmacology> Of, pertaining to, having the properties of or resembling a mineralocorticoid. (12 Jan 1998) |
| mineralocorticoids | A group of hormones (the most important being aldosterone) that regulate the balance of water and electrolytes (ions such as sodium and potassium) in the body. The mineralocorticoid hormones act on the kidney (and specifically on the tubules of the kidney). (12 Dec 1998) |
| mineralocorticoids, synthetic | Synthetic steroids that mimic the activity of the mineralocorticoids obtained from the adrenal cortex, but differ in structure from the naturally occurring mineralocorticoids. (12 Dec 1998) |
| mineralogist | 1. One versed in mineralogy; one devoted to the study of minerals. 2. <zoology> A carrier shell (Phorus). Origin: Cf. F. Mineralogiste. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mineralotropic | Concerning the action of or relating to mineralocorticoids. (05 Mar 2000) |
| minerals | Native, inorganic or fossilised organic substances having a definite chemical composition and formed by inorganic reactions. They may occur as individual crystals or may be disseminated in some other mineral or rock. (12 Dec 1998) |
| minerva | The goddess of wisdom, of war, of the arts and sciences, of poetry, and of spinning and weaving; identified with the Grecian Pallas Athene. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Minerva jacket | A plaster of Paris body cast incorporating the head and trunk, usually for fracture of the cervical spine. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms :
| mineralization |
The release of inorganic chemicals from organic matter in the process of aerobic or anaerobic decay.
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| mineral oil |
a clear, odorless petroleum-based oil, it is the most commonly used oil in cosmetics. People with oily skin should avoid it.
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| mineral water |
Groundwater that rises to the surface through a natural opening in the earth or rock and contains a relatively high concentration of mineral ions and trace elements.
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| mineralization |
The microbial conversion of an element from an organic to an inorganic state.
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| mineral oil |
A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons gathered from petroleum.
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| miner | a distillate of petroleum (especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener) |
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| miner | a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation |
| miner | crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques |
| miner | natural resources in the form of minerals |
| miner | a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt |
| miner | a layer of ore between layers of rock |
| miner | water naturally or artificially impregnated with mineral salts or gasses |
| miner | a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum |
| miner | a light fibrous material used as an insulator |
| miner | containing or impregnated with minerals |
| miner | converted into a mineral |
| miner | hormone that is one of the steroids of the adrenal cortex that influences the metabolism of sodium and potassium |