petrification

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 Related terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Greek πέτρα "petra" (rock).

[edit] Pronunciation

/ˌpetɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ ^(help·info)

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

petrification (uncountable)

1. the process of replacing the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, the original shape and topography being retained

[edit] Synonyms

• petrifaction

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[edit] Related terms

• petrified forest
• petrified wood