Sediment diagenesis
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-025082
Diagenesis refers to the sum of all the processes that bring about changes (e.g., composition and texture) in a sediment or sedimentary rock subsequent to deposition in water. The processes may be physical, chemical, and/or biological in nature and may occur at any time subsequent to the arrival of a particle at the sediment-water interface.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-025082 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-025082",
"term": "Sediment diagenesis",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "Diagenesis refers to the sum of all the processes that bring about changes (e.g., composition and texture) in a sediment or sedimentary rock subsequent to deposition in water. The processes may be physical, chemical, and/or biological in nature and may occur at any time subsequent to the arrival of a particle at the sediment-water interface.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"N-STEPS Online Glossary of Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/sediment-diagenesis/"
}
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