noun. 1  the sum of the physical, chemical, and biological changes that take place in sediments as they become consolidated into rocks, including compaction and cementation, but excluding weathering and metamorphic changes.( 2 chemistry) recrystallization of a solid to form large crystal grains from smaller ones.oun. 1  the sum of the physical, chemical, and biological changes that take place in sediments as they become consolidated into rocks, including compaction and cementation, but excluding weathering and metamorphic changes.
The definition of proportionate is having a proper relation between parts, such as size or ratio. An example of someone proportionate is a woman whose top half is sized in relation to her bottom half; proportionate size. Proportionate is defined as to even something out.
Definition of conform. 1  transitive verb. : 2  to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord conform furrows to the slope of the land. 3  intransitive verb.  1 : to be similar or identical; also : to be in agreement or harmony âused with to or with changes that conform with our plans.