noun🔗ShareThe process of replacing the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, the original shape and topography being retained"The petrification of the ancient tree took millions of years, turning its wood into colorful stone. "geologyprocesschemistrymaterialsciencebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObduracy; callousness"Her complete petrification towards the homeless person's plea for help was shocking. "charactermindattitudeinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading