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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Rigour and petrification are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rigour" instead a noun "Petrification".
Rigour
Rigour noun - Excessive sternness.
Petrification and rigour are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Petrification" instead a noun "Rigour".
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