definition of cementation in rocks
exists and is an alternate of. Merge this question into. Split and merge into it. Answer by Paul Jones. Confidence votes 68.3K. Rockhound. Cementation is part of the process of lithification of sediments, or particles of rock, that form sedimentary rock. Cementation takes place as water is squeezed out by pressures on the sediments exerted by the weight of overlying sediments.