alveolarization

== English == === Etymology === From alveolar +‎ -ization or alveolarize +‎ -ation. === Noun === alveolarization (usually uncountable, plural alveolarizations) (anatomy) The formation of alveoli. (phonology) The conversion (over time) to alveolar sounds of sounds with another place of articulation (palatal, labial, etc.). ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====