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nephelinization

noun
neph·​e·​lin·​iza·​tion | \ ˌnefələ̇nə̇ˈzāshən, -ˌlēn-, -ˌnīˈz-\
plural -s

Definition of nephelinization

: the transformation of a rock into one having nepheline as an essential mineral

History and Etymology for nephelinization

nephaline + -ization

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