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/ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · noun
(geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock..
Use lithification when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lithification means (geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock..
Common synonyms include lithifaction.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use lithification where its definition matches the intended context.
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