petrification

[US]/ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
[UK]/ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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Translation

n.the process of turning organic material into stone; the state of being petrified or rigid

Phrases & Collocations

petrification process

petrification phenomenon

petrification rate

petrification effects

petrification site

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petrification model

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petrification example

Example Sentences

the petrification of the ancient forest fascinated scientists.

petrification can occur when organic material is buried under sediment.

the museum displayed a stunning example of petrification.

many fossils are a result of the process of petrification.

she felt a sense of petrification when she saw the ghost.

the petrification of his emotions made it hard to connect.

petrification can preserve details of ancient life.

scientists study petrification to understand past environments.

the petrification process takes thousands of years.

his petrification in the face of danger was surprising.

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