petrification
/ˌpɛtɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
petrification
English
Noun
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Definition
Turning to stone: the process of replacement of the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, with the original shape and topography being retained.
Etymology
From French pétrification, from Middle French pétrifier + -ation.
Example Sentences
- "a Petrification or Mortification of the Mind"
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