noun Download 🔗Share The process of replacing the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, the original shape and topography being retained Examples : "The petrification of the ancient tree took millions of years, turning its wood into colorful stone. " geology process chemistry material science biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Obduracy; callousness Examples : "Her complete petrification towards the homeless person's plea for help was shocking. " character mind attitude inhuman Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading