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- [lith-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌlɪθ ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /lˌɪθɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lith-uh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌlɪθ ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of lithification word
- noun lithification the process or processes by which unconsolidated materials are converted into coherent solid rock, as by compaction or cementation. 1
- noun lithification (geology) The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock. 1
- noun lithification the consolidation of a loosely deposited sediment into a hard sedimentary rock 0
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Origin of lithification
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; lith- + -i- + -fication
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Parts of speech for Lithification
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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lithification popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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