silicify

(sə lis′ə fī′)

to convert into or impregnate with silica; specif., petrify ()

Origin: < L silex (see silex) + -fy

intransitive verb

to become silicified, as wood

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verb si·lic·i·fied, si·lic·i·fy·ing, si·lic·i·fies

verb, transitive

To convert into or impregnate with silica.

verb, intransitive

To become converted into or impregnated with silica.

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