petrifaction Synonyms
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petrifaction Meaning
petrifaction (n)
the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form
petrifaction (n.)
The process of petrifying, or changing into stone; conversion of any organic matter (animal or vegetable) into stone, or a substance of stony hardness.
The state or condition of being petrified.
That which is petrified; popularly, a body incrusted with stony matter; an incrustation.
Fig.: Hardness; callousness; obduracy.
petrifaction Sentence Examples
- The sight of the massive snake left me paralyzed with petrifaction.
- The petrifaction of the ancient tree's roots had transformed them into a solid mass.
- The sudden thunderclap sent a wave of petrifaction through the entire crowd.
- The fossilized remnants of the dinosaur were a testament to the petrifaction process.
- The petrifaction of the lake's surface made it impossible for anyone to swim.
- The archaeologist cautiously approached the petrified body of the ancient Pharaoh.
- The petrifaction of the soil prevented the farmers from effectively cultivating their crops.
- The lava flow left a trail of petrifaction in its wake, solidifying everything it touched.
- The petrifaction of the once-vibrant city transformed it into a ghost town.
- The petrifaction of the ice made it nearly impossible to traverse the treacherous mountain pass.
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the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape, a rock created
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The sight of the massive snake left me paralyzed with petrifaction.
The petrifaction of the ancient tree's roots had transformed them into a solid mass.
The sudden thunderclap sent a wave of petrifaction through the entire crowd.
The fossilized remnants of the dinosaur were a testament to the petrifaction process.
