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LITHIFICATION Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word lithification. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word lithification. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LITHIFICATION

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consolidation
nounn
noun

• combining into a solid mass

• the act of combining into an integral whole

• something that has consolidated into a compact mass

hardening
nounn
noun

• abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue

• the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

• the act of making something harder (firmer or tighter or more compact)

induration
nounn
noun

• any pathological hardening or thickening of tissue

petrification
nounn
noun

• the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape

Best Hypernyms For LITHIFICATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for lithification, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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formation geology process rock

Alternatives for CONSOLIDATION

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