Lithification

//ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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arteriosclerosisatherosclerosishardeninglithifactionlithifactionpetrification

Etymology

From lith- + -ification.

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