Definition of petrification in English:

petrification

noun ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌpɛtrəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance.
石化
the processes of petrification
figurative he taught me to take risks, to avoid petrification
Example sentencesExamples
- We are constantly told that geological processes like petrifaction, fossilisation, and stalagmite formation take millions of years - an unimaginably long time.
- One consequence of focusing on the process is that we know it is incorrect to say petrification takes millions of years.
- In petrifaction (sensu stricto) the organic cell walls may decay and be replaced by another phase of minerals, usually with a similar chemical composition to the first phase.
- The fossilization process known as petrifaction usually begins when a tree or log is buried in silica-rich, alkaline volcanic ash or mud.
- Though reddish-brown and hardened by petrifaction, the original character of the wood was still evident.
1. 1.1count noun An organic object which has been turned to stone.
  石化物，化石
  Example sentencesExamples
  Petrifications, where no organic material remains, are usually prepared as thin sections or polished and studied under reflected light.
  Cuticle was not preserved on the surfaces of the compressions, although surface features could be observed in parts of some fossils preserved as limonite petrifactions.
  However, Mesozoic examples of insect wood boring occur in petrifactions, many of which were deposited in drier, more riparian habitats.
2A state of such extreme fear that one is unable to move.
吓呆，惊呆
his heavy footfalls served to spur Paul out of his petrification
他沉重的脚步刺激了保罗，使其从惊呆状态中清醒过来。
Example sentencesExamples
- Chalisse looked at her chosen man and saw his petrification.
- Kinamori looked at him, absolute petrifaction written on her face.
- Liberalism provides valorization of the individual subject and the rule of law against the reactionary potential of institutional petrifaction and authoritarian principles.
- I started glowing in my absolute petrifaction of the dark.
- Padlin's petrification seemed to reassure the boy.

Definition of petrification in US English:

petrification

nounˌpetrəfəˈkāSH(ə)nˌpɛtrəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n

1The process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance.
石化
Example sentencesExamples
- We are constantly told that geological processes like petrifaction, fossilisation, and stalagmite formation take millions of years - an unimaginably long time.
- Though reddish-brown and hardened by petrifaction, the original character of the wood was still evident.
- The fossilization process known as petrifaction usually begins when a tree or log is buried in silica-rich, alkaline volcanic ash or mud.
- In petrifaction (sensu stricto) the organic cell walls may decay and be replaced by another phase of minerals, usually with a similar chemical composition to the first phase.
- One consequence of focusing on the process is that we know it is incorrect to say petrification takes millions of years.
1. 1.1 A state of extreme fear, making someone unable to move.
  吓呆，惊呆
  his heavy footfalls served to spur Paul out of his petrification
  他沉重的脚步刺激了保罗，使其从惊呆状态中清醒过来。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I started glowing in my absolute petrifaction of the dark.
  Chalisse looked at her chosen man and saw his petrification.
  Liberalism provides valorization of the individual subject and the rule of law against the reactionary potential of institutional petrifaction and authoritarian principles.
  Padlin's petrification seemed to reassure the boy.
  Kinamori looked at him, absolute petrifaction written on her face.
2. 1.2 An organic object that has been turned to stone.
  石化物，化石
  Example sentencesExamples
  However, Mesozoic examples of insect wood boring occur in petrifactions, many of which were deposited in drier, more riparian habitats.
  Cuticle was not preserved on the surfaces of the compressions, although surface features could be observed in parts of some fossils preserved as limonite petrifactions.
  Petrifications, where no organic material remains, are usually prepared as thin sections or polished and studied under reflected light.

词汇	petrification
释义	Definition of petrification in English: petrification noun ˌpɛtrɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)nˌpɛtrəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance. 石化 the processes of petrification figurative he taught me to take risks, to avoid petrification Example sentencesExamples We are constantly told that geological processes like petrifaction, fossilisation, and stalagmite formation take millions of years - an unimaginably long time. One consequence of focusing on the process is that we know it is incorrect to say petrification takes millions of years. In petrifaction (sensu stricto) the organic cell walls may decay and be replaced by another phase of minerals, usually with a similar chemical composition to the first phase. The fossilization process known as petrifaction usually begins when a tree or log is buried in silica-rich, alkaline volcanic ash or mud. Though reddish-brown and hardened by petrifaction, the original character of the wood was still evident. 1.1count noun An organic object which has been turned to stone. 石化物，化石 Example sentencesExamples Petrifications, where no organic material remains, are usually prepared as thin sections or polished and studied under reflected light. Cuticle was not preserved on the surfaces of the compressions, although surface features could be observed in parts of some fossils preserved as limonite petrifactions. However, Mesozoic examples of insect wood boring occur in petrifactions, many of which were deposited in drier, more riparian habitats. 2A state of such extreme fear that one is unable to move. 吓呆，惊呆 his heavy footfalls served to spur Paul out of his petrification 他沉重的脚步刺激了保罗，使其从惊呆状态中清醒过来。 Example sentencesExamples Chalisse looked at her chosen man and saw his petrification. Kinamori looked at him, absolute petrifaction written on her face. Liberalism provides valorization of the individual subject and the rule of law against the reactionary potential of institutional petrifaction and authoritarian principles. I started glowing in my absolute petrifaction of the dark. Padlin's petrification seemed to reassure the boy. Definition of petrification in US English: petrification nounˌpetrəfəˈkāSH(ə)nˌpɛtrəfəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n 1The process by which organic matter exposed to minerals over a long period is turned into a stony substance. 石化 Example sentencesExamples We are constantly told that geological processes like petrifaction, fossilisation, and stalagmite formation take millions of years - an unimaginably long time. Though reddish-brown and hardened by petrifaction, the original character of the wood was still evident. The fossilization process known as petrifaction usually begins when a tree or log is buried in silica-rich, alkaline volcanic ash or mud. In petrifaction (sensu stricto) the organic cell walls may decay and be replaced by another phase of minerals, usually with a similar chemical composition to the first phase. One consequence of focusing on the process is that we know it is incorrect to say petrification takes millions of years. 1.1 A state of extreme fear, making someone unable to move. 吓呆，惊呆 his heavy footfalls served to spur Paul out of his petrification 他沉重的脚步刺激了保罗，使其从惊呆状态中清醒过来。 Example sentencesExamples I started glowing in my absolute petrifaction of the dark. Chalisse looked at her chosen man and saw his petrification. Liberalism provides valorization of the individual subject and the rule of law against the reactionary potential of institutional petrifaction and authoritarian principles. Padlin's petrification seemed to reassure the boy. Kinamori looked at him, absolute petrifaction written on her face. 1.2 An organic object that has been turned to stone. 石化物，化石 Example sentencesExamples However, Mesozoic examples of insect wood boring occur in petrifactions, many of which were deposited in drier, more riparian habitats. Cuticle was not preserved on the surfaces of the compressions, although surface features could be observed in parts of some fossils preserved as limonite petrifactions. Petrifications, where no organic material remains, are usually prepared as thin sections or polished and studied under reflected light.
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