petrifaction
noun /,pɛtrə'fækʃən/
- Definition
- the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'petrifaction'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
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