Mineralization vs. Immobilization

Mineralization vs. Immobilization — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Mineralization and Immobilization

Mineralizationnoun

A form of fossilization in which the organic parts of an organism are replaced by minerals.

Immobilizationnoun

The act or process of preventing a thing from moving.

The broken bones were able to heal, thanks to the immobilization of her leg in a cast.

Mineralizationnoun

The breakdown of organic matter in the soil to form soluble inorganic compounds.

Immobilizationnoun

(soil science) The process in which organic soil matter is decomposed and absorbed by microorganisms, and thus not available to plants.

Mineralizationnoun

(medicine) The deposition of calcium salts in abnormal parts of the skeleton.

Immobilizationnoun

fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing;

immobilization of the injured knee was necessary
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Mineralizationnoun

The addition of minerals to water to make a mineral water.

Immobilizationnoun

the act of limiting movement or making incapable of movement;

the storm caused complete immobilization of the rescue team