cementation
cementation Process by which sedimentary rock particles or fragments are cemented together after deposition. Cementing materials are deposited from the mineral-rich waters that percolate through the open pore space of the rock. The percentage of cement depends on the amount of pore space and on the mud content within a given rock.
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