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petrification

/ˌpet.rɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌpet.rɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс, при котором органический материал, обычно растительного происхождения, превращается в камень путем проникновения воды, насыщенной минералами, с сохранением исходной структуры.

A noun referring to the process by which organic material, typically plant matter, is turned into stone through the infiltration of mineral-laden water, preserving the original structure.

uncountable

  1. Process of turning to stoneC1formalscientific

    The process by which organic material, such as wood or bone, is turned into a stony substance through the infiltration of water carrying dissolved minerals, preserving the original structure.

    ruПроцесс превращения в камень

    • The petrification of the ancient forest created a stunning fossil record.
    • Scientists study the petrification of wood to understand geological history.
    • The process of petrification can take millions of years.
    • Petrification of dinosaur bones has provided valuable insights into prehistoric life.

    Synonymsfossilizationpetrifaction

Forms
  • petrifications plural form
  • petrifications' possessive plural form
  • petrification's possessive singular form