any of various gases dissolved in magma that affect the crystallization of igneous rocks and the formation of minerals when the magma cools
2.
an element, such as oxygen, that combines with a metal to form an ore
mineralizer in American English
(ˈmɪnərəlˌaɪzər)
noun
1.
a substance, such as water, acid, or certain gases, which, when dissolved in magma,lowers the melting point and viscosity, promotes crystallization, and influences the formation of minerals
2.
an element, as sulfur, arsenic, etc., that combines chemically with a metal to form an ore