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petrifaction meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of petrifaction at MeaningMonkey.org. petrifaction meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.PETRIFACTION noun
Definition of petrifaction (noun)
- the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
- synonyms: petrification
- a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form
Source: Princeton University Wordnet