petrescent (Meaning)
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petrescent (a.)
Petrifying; converting into stone; as, petrescent water.
Synonyms & Antonyms of petrescent
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petrescent Sentence Examples
- The ancient castle's walls were petrescent, having stood firm for centuries amidst the elements.
- The petrescent statue of the deity held secrets long forgotten in its weathered stone.
- The limestone cliffs loomed petrescent over the crashing waves, unyielding to time and erosion.
- The dinosaur bones excavated from the site were petrescent, preserving a glimpse into prehistoric life.
- The ancient Roman ruins displayed petrescent columns that had once supported grand structures.
- The petrescent shell of the hermit crab provided a protective refuge from predators.
- The coral reef teemed with life, its petrescent exoskeletons forming a vibrant underwater landscape.
- The petrescent tombstones in the old cemetery bore witness to the passage of generations.
- The stalactites in the cave were petrescent, slowly growing over eons from mineral deposits.
- The petrified tree trunk had become petrescent, its wood replaced by stone, preserving its form for millennia.
FAQs About the word petrescent
Petrifying; converting into stone; as, petrescent water.
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The ancient castle's walls were petrescent, having stood firm for centuries amidst the elements.
The petrescent statue of the deity held secrets long forgotten in its weathered stone.
The limestone cliffs loomed petrescent over the crashing waves, unyielding to time and erosion.
The dinosaur bones excavated from the site were petrescent, preserving a glimpse into prehistoric life.
