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lithification
lith·i·fi·ca·tion L5213050 (lĭth′ə-fĭ-kā′shən)n. The process by which compacted sediment loses liquid and turns into stone.
lith′i·fied adj.lithification (ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) n (Geological Science) the consolidation of a loosely deposited sediment into a hard sedimentary rocklith•i•fi•ca•tion (ˌlɪθ ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən)
n. the process or processes by which unconsolidated materials are converted into coherent solid rock, as by compaction. [1870–75; < Greek líthos stone] lithification - The process of compaction of sediment into stone.See also related terms for sediment.lithificationthe process by which loose mineral fragments or particles of sand are solidifled into stone.See also: Geology
the process by which loose mineral fragments or particles of sand are solidified into stone.See also: SoillithificationA process that changes sediments into solid rocks, essentially compaction and the precipitation of a mineral cement.lithification
lithification[‚lith·ə·fə′kā·shən] (geology) Conversion of a newly deposited sediment into an indurated rock. Also known as lithifaction. Compositional change of coal to bituminous shale or other rock. |