Petrifaction and Stupefaction

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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Stupefaction and petrifaction are semantically related. in daze topic. In some cases you can use "Stupefaction" instead a noun "Petrifaction".

Nearby Words: petrify, petrified

Stupefaction

Stupefaction noun - The state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual.
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Synonyms for Stupefaction

Petrifaction and stupefaction are semantically related. You can use "Petrifaction" instead a noun "Stupefaction".

Nearby Words: stupefy, stupefied
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