silicifying (Meaning)
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silicifying (p. pr. & vb. n.)
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silicifying Sentence Examples
- The plant remains underwent silicifying, preserving their delicate structures as fossils.
- Sponge spicules are composed of silica, which silicifies and forms a durable skeleton.
- Diatoms, microscopic algae, have a silicified cell wall known as a frustule.
- The wood of petrified trees has been silicified, replacing organic matter with silica minerals.
- Silicifying agents, such as dissolved silica, can percolate through rocks and cement them together.
- The process of silicifying creates silica-rich nodules and concretions within sedimentary rocks.
- Some volcanic rocks, such as rhyolites, can undergo silicifying and develop a glassy texture.
- The silicifying of bone fragments helps preserve their shape and internal structures for archaeological study.
- Silicifying solutions can be used to enhance the durability and appearance of building materials.
- Fossil hunters often rely on silicifying to find and identify ancient organisms.
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The plant remains underwent silicifying, preserving their delicate structures as fossils.
Sponge spicules are composed of silica, which silicifies and forms a durable skeleton.
Diatoms, microscopic algae, have a silicified cell wall known as a frustule.
The wood of petrified trees has been silicified, replacing organic matter with silica minerals.
