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Lithification of a sedimentary rock includes the processes of compaction and cementation. Compaction occurs when sediments are compressed under the weight of overlying materials, reducing pore space and expelling water. Cementation involves the precipitation of minerals from groundwater, which fill the spaces between sediment grains and bind them together. Together, these processes transform loose sediments into solid rock.

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