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Cementation vs Lithification - What's the difference?

cementation | lithification |

In geology terms the difference between cementation and lithification

is that cementation is the precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment while lithification is the compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.

As nouns the difference between cementation and lithification

is that cementation is the act of cementing while lithification is the compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.

cementation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of cementing
  • (metallurgy) The impregnation of the surface of a metal with another material; the manufacture of steel by carburizing iron
  • (geology) The precipitation of mineral matter in the pores of a sediment
  • (medicine) The use of a cement join the parts of a broken bone to aid in the healing process
  • (dentistry) The use of a cement or adhesive to fasten orthodontics or to restore chipped or broken teeth

    • lithification

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia lithification) (-)
  • (geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.

    • Synonyms

    * lithifaction