petrifaction

Definition of Petrifaction in English :

1. petrifaction, petrification

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

2. petrifaction

a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Petrifaction

noun

1.

the act or process of forming petrified organic material

2.

the state of being petrified

noun

1.

a petrifying or being petrified

2.

something petrified

n.

1. A process of fossilization in which dissolved minerals replace organic matter.

2. The state of being stunned or paralyzed with fear.