Etymology

lithification

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Today it means: The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock. Full definition →

English lith- ← Ancient Greek λῐ́θος (lĭ́thos)
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  1. Ancient Greekλῐ́θος (lĭ́thos)
  2. Englishlith-
  3. English todaylithification

From lith- + -ification.

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