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diagenetic porosity

1. n. [Geology]

A type of secondary porosity created during diagenesis, commonly through dissolution or dolomitization or both. Diagenesis usually destroys porosity, so diagenetic porosity is rare.

See related terms: diagenesisdolomitizationporositysecondary porosity