petrification meaning and definition

Definition and meaning of petrification at MeaningMonkey.org. petrification meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.

PETRIFICATION noun

Definition of petrification (noun)

the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
- synonyms: petrifaction

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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