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petrifaction Definition

pet·ri·fac·tion (pe′trə fak′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a petrifying or being petrified
  2. something petrified

Etymology: < petrify

petrifaction Related Forms
pet′·ri·fac′·tive adjective
petrifaction Synonyms

petrifaction

n.

fossilization, solidification, hardening, toughening, firmness, compactness, ossification, calcification.

petrifaction Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • mania: I chose to kill the petrifaction mania with a delicate, a very delicate satire.

Browse dictionary entries near petrifaction

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  3. ‹ petri dish
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  5. ‹ Petrarchan sonnet
  6. ‹ Petrarch
  7. ‹ Petra
  8. ‹ Petrópolis
  9. ‹ petnapping
  10. ‹ petits pois
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