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petrifaction

noun

Definitions

  1. Petrification.

  2. An object that has become petrified.

    • An Indian cabinet, consisting of a small but choice collection of petrefactions and fossils, was placed in a recess at the bottom of the room; a few paintings and portraits from the pencil of the most eminent artists adorned the walls.

  3. The condition of being petrified.

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