Looking for the meaning of the word PETRIFICATION in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PETRIFICATION with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Petrification
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance
Short Definition:process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over long period is turned into stony substance
Examples:- the processes of petrification
- he taught me to take risks, to avoid petrification
Definition:
a state of such extreme fear that one is unable to move
Short Definition:state of such extreme fear that one is unable to move
Examples:- his heavy footfalls served to spur Paul out of his petrification
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