Petrifaction (Noun)
Meaning 1
A rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 2
The process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The tree was remarkably preserved through petrifaction, with its delicate branches and leaves still visible after millions of years.
- The petrifaction of ancient forests has provided scientists with valuable insights into the Earth's past climates and ecosystems.
- Petrifaction is a slow process that requires the right combination of mineral-rich water and a lack of oxygen to occur.
- The discovery of petrified wood in the badlands was a major find for paleontologists, who were eager to study the fossilized tree's internal structure.
- Through the process of petrifaction, even the most delicate details of the plant's cellular structure were preserved, creating a detailed three-dimensional record of its former life.