petrifactionˌpɛ trəˈfæk ʃən; -fɪˈkeɪ ʃən
petrifaction (n)
- plural
- petrifactions
English Definitions:
petrifaction, petrification (noun)
the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
petrifaction (noun)
a rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form
petrifaction (Noun)
the condition of being petrified
Petrifaction
In geology, petrifaction or petrification is the process by which organic material is converted into stone through the replacement of the original material and the filling of the original pore spaces with minerals. Petrified wood is a common result of this process, but all organisms, from bacteria to vertebrates, can be petrified. Petrification takes place through a combination of two similar processes: permineralization and replacement. These processes create replicas of the original specimen that are similar down to the microscopic level.
Petrifaction
In geology, petrifaction or petrification (from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra) 'rock, stone') is the process by which organic material becomes a fossil through the replacement of the original material and the filling of the original pore spaces with minerals. Petrified wood typifies this process, but all organisms, from bacteria to vertebrates, can become petrified (although harder, more durable matter such as bone, beaks, and shells survive the process better than softer remains such as muscle tissue, feathers, or skin). Petrifaction takes place through a combination of two similar processes: permineralization and replacement. These processes create replicas of the original specimen that are similar down to the microscopic level.
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