Petrification
Noun
The process by which organic material becomes turned into stone or a stony substance.
The petrification of wood occurs over millions of years.
Usage tips
Neutral
fossilization,geological process,biological transformation
Noun
A state of being so frightened or shocked that one becomes unable to act or respond.
She stood in petrification, unable to scream or move.
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Informal
fear paralysis,shock response,emotional stasis
Noun
The process by which organic material becomes turned into stone or a stony substance.
The petrification of wood occurs over millions of years.
Usage tips
Neutral
fossilization,geological process,biological transformation
Noun
A state of being so frightened or shocked that one becomes unable to act or respond.
She stood in petrification, unable to scream or move.
Usage tips
Informal
fear paralysis,shock response,emotional stasis
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific
Understand how the petrification process occurs geologically
Fossils found in sedimentary rocks often result from petrification.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphysical
Explore the emotional aspects of feeling petrified
When faced with a daunting task, one might experience a sense of petrification, unable to move forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary
Use petrification metaphorically in storytelling
In stories, the characters' petrification reflects their fears.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific
Understand how the petrification process occurs geologically
Fossils found in sedimentary rocks often result from petrification.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphysical
Explore the emotional aspects of feeling petrified
When faced with a daunting task, one might experience a sense of petrification, unable to move forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary
Use petrification metaphorically in storytelling
In stories, the characters' petrification reflects their fears.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific
Understand how the petrification process occurs geologically
Fossils found in sedimentary rocks often result from petrification.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphysical
Explore the emotional aspects of feeling petrified
When faced with a daunting task, one might experience a sense of petrification, unable to move forward.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary
Use petrification metaphorically in storytelling
In stories, the characters' petrification reflects their fears.
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