DIAGENESIS
(noun)Definitions
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Diagenesis.
Diagenesis - as a noun
All the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification, not including weathering or other surface changes.
Example Sentences
"The study of diagenesis involves understanding the burial history of sedimentary rocks."
"The diagenesis of shale can result in the formation of clay minerals."
"The timing of diagenesis can be determined through isotopic dating techniques."
"During diagenesis, organic matter in sediment can be converted into fossil fuels."
"The effects of diagenesis on sedimentary structures can be observed in outcrops and core samples."
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