Petrifaction — synonyms, definition

1. petrifaction (Noun)

1 synonym
petrification
2 definitions

petrifaction (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.

4 types of
fossilisation fossilization rock stone