lithification en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos) English lith- Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -ficātiō Old French -ificationbor. Middle English -ificacioun English -ification English lithification From lith- + -ification.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lithifications | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
vi đá hóa (compaction and cementation of sediment) · es litificación (compaction and cementation of sediment) · ru литификация (compaction and cementation of sediment) · cmn 岩化作用 (compaction and cementation of sediment) · tr litifikasyon (compaction and cementation of sediment) · fr lithification (compaction and cementation of sediment) · tr kayaçlaşma (compaction and cementation of sediment)