diagenesis
See also: diagénesis
English
editEtymology
editCoined in the 18th century from greek meaning "Across Generation", dia- + genesis from Ancient Greek δια- (dia-, “through”) + γένεσις (génesis, “origin, creation”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editdiagenesis (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
editTranslations
editall the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification