petrifaction

• 名词，指有机物质（通常为植物）通过富含矿物质的水渗入而转变为石质的过程，同时保留原有结构；也指由此形成的石化物或化石。

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; also, the resulting fossilized object.

1. Process of turning to stoneC1formalscientific

   The process by which organic material, such as wood or bone, is turned into stone through the infiltration of water carrying dissolved minerals, which replace the original organic matter while preserving the original structure.

   石化

   • The petrifaction of the ancient forest created a stunning fossil landscape.
   • Scientists study the petrifaction process to understand how fossils are formed.
   • The petrifaction of the wood took millions of years.

   同义词fossilizationpetrification

2. Fossilized objectC1formalscientific

   A rock or fossil that was once an organic object, such as wood or bone, that has been infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form.

   石化物

   • The museum displayed a beautiful piece of petrifaction from the Jurassic period.
   • This petrifaction is a perfect example of a tree trunk turned to stone.
   • Collectors often seek rare petrifactions for their geological value.

   同义词fossilpetrification