lithifying
/ˈlɪθɪfaɪɪŋ/
verb
- The process of turning into rock or becoming rock-like.
- The lithifying sediment gradually lost its water and became solid stone.
- Scientists observed the lithifying effects of pressure on the seafloor mud.
- Lithifying layers of volcanic ash can form a hard rock called tuff.
adjective
- Describing something that is in the process of turning into rock.
- The lithifying sandstone still contained some soft pockets of clay.
- They studied the lithifying layers in the ancient river delta.
- The lithifying material was too fragile to be cut into building blocks.
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