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lithify

Syllabification: (lith·i·fy)
Pronunciation: /ˈliTHəˌfī/

Definition of lithify

verb (lithifies, lithifying, lithified)

[with object] chiefly Geology
  • transform (a sediment or other material) into stone.

Derivatives

lithification

Pronunciation: /ˌliTHəfiˈkāSHən/

noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek lithos 'stone' + -fy

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