petrifactions

[US]/ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃənz/
[UK]/ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃənz/

Translation

n.the process of turning organic material into stone; fossils or stone-like remains of organisms; state of being petrified or stunned

Phrases & Collocations

ancient petrifactions

fossilized petrifactions

natural petrifactions

rare petrifactions

petrifactions discovery

petrifactions study

petrifactions collection

petrifactions analysis

petrifactions exhibit

petrifactions formation

Example Sentences

many fossils are actually petrifactions of ancient trees.

petrifactions can provide valuable information about past ecosystems.

the museum has a stunning collection of petrifactions.

scientists study petrifactions to understand the history of life on earth.

petrifactions often occur in volcanic regions.

some petrifactions are millions of years old.

visitors are fascinated by the intricate details of the petrifactions.

petrifactions can be found in sedimentary rock formations.

the process of creating petrifactions is called petrification.

some artists use petrifactions as inspiration for their work.

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