Synonyms for petrification
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Turning to stone: the process of replacement of the organic residues of plants (and animals) with insoluble salts, with the original shape and topography being retained.
Related words
- Word family
- petrify
Forms
- Plural
- petrifications → petrifactions…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| petrification | steady | |
| petrifaction | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- petrifaction