diagenesis
See also: diagénesis
English
Etymology
Coined in the 18th century from greek meaning "Across Generation".This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /daɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/
- Hyphenation: dia‧gen‧e‧sis
Noun
diagenesis (plural diageneses)
- (geology) All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.
Derived terms
- diagenetic
Translations
all the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification
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