diagenesis

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Scrabble points: 12
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Letters: 10

Pronunciation

/ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.sɪs/

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/ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛ.nə.sɪs/ · /ˌdaɪ.əˈd͡ʒɛ.nɪ.sɪs/

Definition of diagenesis

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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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Etymology

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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