petrifaction

[US]/ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃən/
[UK]/ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the process of turning into stone or a fossil; the state of being petrified or stunned; petrified fossil material
Word Forms
Pluralpetrifactions

Phrases & Collocations

petrifaction process

petrifaction of wood

petrifaction phenomenon

petrifaction rate

petrifaction studies

petrifaction examples

petrifaction effects

petrifaction artifacts

petrifaction techniques

petrifaction analysis

Example Sentences

petrifaction of the wood has created beautiful fossils.

the process of petrifaction can take thousands of years.

petrifaction occurs when organic material is replaced by minerals.

scientists study petrifaction to understand ancient ecosystems.

the petrifaction of plants can provide insights into prehistoric climates.

many museums display specimens of petrifaction.

petrifaction is a fascinating natural phenomenon.

some cultures believe in the magical properties of petrifaction.

when studying geology, one must consider the role of petrifaction.

the museum's exhibit on petrifaction attracted many visitors.

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