Petrification

usgb/ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Noun

The process by which organic material becomes turned into stone or a stony substance.

The petrification of wood occurs over millions of years.
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fossilization,geological process,biological transformation

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Scientific

Understand how the petrification process occurs geologically

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Fossils found in sedimentary rocks often result from petrification.
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Metaphysical

Explore the emotional aspects of feeling petrified

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When faced with a daunting task, one might experience a sense of petrification, unable to move forward.
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Literary

Use petrification metaphorically in storytelling

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In stories, the characters' petrification reflects their fears.
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