taxonomy |
lithify |
As a noun taxonomy
is the science or the technique used to make a classification.
As a verb lithify is
to turn sediment into solid rock.
lithification |
lithify |
Derived terms |
Lithification is a derived term of lithify.
As a noun lithification
is (geology) the compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.
As a verb lithify is
to turn sediment into solid rock.
petrify |
lithify |
Synonyms |
Petrify is a synonym of lithify.
As verbs the difference between petrify and lithify
is that
petrify is to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals while
lithify is to turn sediment into solid rock.
sediment |
lithify |
As a noun sediment
is sediment.
As a verb lithify is
to turn sediment into solid rock.
