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Mineralization in Irish (Mianrú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for mineralization is mianrú, a masculine noun.
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How to say “mineralization” in Irish

Irish:
mianrú
English:
mineralization
Word type:
noun (verbal noun)
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“MEE-un-roo”  /ˈmʲiən̪ˠɾˠuː/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
mianraithe, an mhianraithe (e.g. próiseas an mhianraithe, the process of mineralization)

What does “mianrú” mean?

mineralization
The process by which minerals are formed or deposited in rock, soil or tissue, or the act of turning something into a mineral; it is the verbal noun of 'mianraigh'.Also: mineralisation, mineral formation.

“Mianrú” with the article

Here is mianrú after the article (an t-alt).

an mianrú
the mineralization
No change after an

“Mianrú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using mianrú, the Irish word for mineralization.

Tarlaíonn mianrú sa charraig thar na mílte bliain.
Mineralization happens in the rock over thousands of years.
Rinne na geolaithe staidéar ar an mianrú sa cheantar.
The geologists studied the mineralization in the area.
Is próiseas mall é mianrú na gcnámh.
The mineralization of bones is a slow process.
Tá rian an mhianraithe le feiceáil sa chloch.
Traces of the mineralization can be seen in the stone.
Fuarthas mianrú óir i gcnoc in aice láimhe.
Gold mineralization was found in a nearby hill.
Bíonn tionchar ag an uisce ar mhianrú na hithreach.
Water affects the mineralization of the soil.
Mhínigh an múinteoir céimeanna an mhianraithe dúinn.
The teacher explained the stages of mineralization to us.

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Mineralization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mineralization?

The Irish for mineralization is mianrú (pronounced “MEE-un-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce mianrú in Irish?

Mianrú is said like “MEE-un-roo” (IPA /ˈmʲiən̪ˠɾˠuː/).

Does mianrú have a plural?

No plural form is given for mianrú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does mianrú change to mhianrú?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhianrú. After ár (our) it stays ár mianrú, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'mianrú' related to 'mianra'?

'Mianra' means a mineral, and 'mianrú' is the process of forming or becoming minerals, from the verb 'mianraigh'.

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