Min"er*al*ize, v. i. To go on an excursion for observing and collecting
minerals; to mineralogize.
Min"er*al*i`zer (?), n. 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.
Min`er*al*og"ic*al (?), a. [Cf. F. minéralogique. See Mineralogy.] Of
or pertaining to mineralogy; as, a mineralogical table.
Min`er*al*og"ic*al*ly, adv. According to the principles of, or with
reference to, mineralogy.