silicified (Meaning)
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silicified (a.)
Combined or impregnated with silicon or silica, especially the latter; as, silicified wood.
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silicified (imp. & p. p.)
of Silicify
Synonyms & Antonyms of silicified
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silicified Sentence Examples
- The ancient tree trunk had become silicified, preserving its intricate details in stone.
- The volcanic ash had cooled and hardened into layers of silicified tuffs.
- The fossilized remains of the fern were delicately silicified, revealing its intricate leaf structure.
- The petrified wood was a testament to the power of silicification, turning organic material into enduring stone.
- The silicified coral reef teemed with a vibrant array of marine life, frozen in time.
- The hot springs had deposited layers of silicified silica, forming beautiful travertine terraces.
- The silicified sponges provided valuable insights into the evolution of marine invertebrates.
- The silicification process had locked the ancient bacteria within the rock, preserving their DNA for study.
- The silicified soil layer acted as a barrier, preventing water infiltration and leading to drought conditions.
- The silicified shells of the extinct mollusks formed a distinct geological formation, known as a coquina.
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Combined or impregnated with silicon or silica, especially the latter; as, silicified wood., of Silicify
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The ancient tree trunk had become silicified, preserving its intricate details in stone.
The volcanic ash had cooled and hardened into layers of silicified tuffs.
The fossilized remains of the fern were delicately silicified, revealing its intricate leaf structure.
The petrified wood was a testament to the power of silicification, turning organic material into enduring stone.
