diagenesis
See also: diagénesis
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Etymology edit
Coined in the 18th century from greek meaning "Across Generation", dia- + genesis from Ancient Greek δια- (dia-, “through”) + γένεσις (génesis, “origin, creation”).
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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.
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all the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification