Petrifaction
Petrifaction noun - The process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape.
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Synonyms for Petrifaction
Petrification is a synonym for petrifaction. In some cases you can use "Petrification" instead a noun "Petrifaction". popular alternative
Petrification
Petrification noun - The process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape.
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Synonyms for Petrification
Petrifaction is a synonym for petrification. You can use "Petrifaction" instead a noun "Petrification".
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