Petrifaction: alternatives and connections

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Petrifaction

The process of petrifying, or changing into stone; conversion of any organic matter (animal or vegetable) into stone, or a substance of stony hardness.

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Fossilization 76% connected

The process of converting, or of being converted, into a fossil.

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Rock 76% connected

See Roc.

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Stone 76% connected

Concreted earthy or mineral matter; also, any particular mass of such matter; as, a house built of stone; the boy threw a stone; pebbles are rounded…

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Petrify 74% connected

To convert, as any animal or vegetable matter, into stone or stony substance.

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Petrify 74% connected

To convert, as any animal or vegetable matter, into stone or stony substance.

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Petrification 92% connected

See Petrifaction.

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