Cementation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000618",
  "term": "Cementation",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The diagenetic process by which dissolved minerals precipitate in the pore spaces of sediments, binding the grains together to form a solid rock. This process reduces the porosity and permeability of the rock, affecting its ability to store and transmit fluids. Common cementing agents include silica, calcite, and iron oxides.",
  "subject": "Geology",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/cementation/"
}