silicify Definition
si·lici·fy (sə lis′ə fī′)
transitive verb -·fied′, -·fy′·ing
to convert into or impregnate with silica; specif., petrify ()
intransitive verb
to become silicified, as wood
silicify Related Forms
si·lic′i·fi·ca′·tion noun
silicify Usage Examples
Object
fauna: Very rich and diverse fossils, with silicified marine faunas.
Browse dictionary entries near silicify
- ‹ siliciferous
- ‹ silicide
- ‹ silicic acid
- ‹ silicic
- ‹ siliceous
- ‹ silicate
- ‹ silica glass
- ‹ silica gel
- ‹ silica
- ‹ silic-
- silicium ›
- silicle ›
- silico- ›
- silicon ›
- silicon carbide ›
- silicon dioxide ›
- Silicon Valley ›
- silicone ›
- silicone rubber ›
- silicosis ›

