lithify


lithify

(ˈlɪθɪfaɪ) vb (tr) , -fies, -fying or -fiedto turn into rock

lith•i•fy

(ˈlɪθ əˌfaɪ)

v. -fied, -fy•ing. v.t. 1. to change (sediment) to stone or rock. v.i. 2. to become lithified.