Diagenesis
//ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.
Etymology
Coined in the 18th century from greek meaning "Across Generation", dia- + genesis from Ancient Greek δια- (dia-, “through”) + γένεσις (génesis, “origin, creation”).
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