lithification

English

Noun

lithification (countable and uncountable, plural lithifications)

(geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.

Synonyms

lithifaction

Translations

compaction and cementation of sediment

Chinese:
Mandarin: 岩化作用 (yánhuà-zuòyòng)
French: lithification f
Russian: литификация (ru) (litifikacija)
Spanish: litificación (es) f
Vietnamese: đá hóa

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