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lithification

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

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noun

Meaning 1

The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos) English lith- English -ification English lithification From lith- + -ification.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 岩化作用 (yánhuà-zuòyòng) — compaction and cementation of sediment
  • French: lithification — compaction and cementation of sediment
  • Russian: литификация (litifikacija) — compaction and cementation of sediment
  • Spanish: litificación — compaction and cementation of sediment
  • Turkish: kayaçlaşma — compaction and cementation of sediment
  • Turkish: litifikasyon — compaction and cementation of sediment
  • Vietnamese: đá hóa — compaction and cementation of sediment