PETRIFICATION

petrifaction, petrification

(noun) the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

petrification (countable and uncountable, plural petrifications)

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

(figurative) obduracy; callousness

Synonyms

• petrifaction

Source: Wiktionary

Pet`ri*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. pétrification. See Petrify.]

1. See Petrifaction.

2. Fig.: Obduracy; callousness. Hallywell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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