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lithifaction|lɪθɪˈfækʃən|
[f. lithify v. + -faction (cf. petrifaction).]
= lithification.
1893Compte Rendu 5me Sess. Congrès Géol. Internat. 160 The formations of the Coastal plain range in age from Pleistocene to early Cretaceous or late Jurassic..; all, indeed, are commonly unconsolidated and lithifaction is local and exceptional. 1971I. G. Gass et al. Understanding Earth xix. 264/1 Sediments in various degrees of lithifaction. 1972Islander (Victoria, B.C.) 1 Oct. 13/3 According to James T. Fyles, geologist with the department of mines, these concretions are formed during the process of lithifaction of sand. |