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diagenesis Definition

dia·gen·esis (dī′ə jen′ə sis)

noun

Geol. the physical, chemical, and biological changes in sediment from the time it is deposited until it is consolidated into sedimentary rock

Etymology: ModL: see dia- & -genesis

diagenesis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • early: Recent studies have focused on wireline interpretation and early diagenesis in hydrocarbon reservoirs from the Middle East, particularly Cretaceous ramp systems.
  • marine: Dalradian limestones commonly have Sr greater than 1000 ppm, indicating primary aragonite and marine diagenesis.

Modifies a noun

  • study: For diagenesis studies then, it would seem logical to sample soil water or groundwater and determine its chemistry.

Noun used with modifier

  • sediment: An important part of the project will be to understand how sediment diagenesis affects the anisotropy of shales.
  • carbonate: A series of photographs and detailed explanations are used to highlight the main processes occurring during carbonate diagenesis.