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petrification

pet·ri·fi·cation

UK/ˌpɛtɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape

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Origin

From French pétrification, from Middle French pétrifier + -ation.

Phrases

  • petrified forest
  • petrified wood

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