petrification

noun
pet·​ri·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌpe-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce petrification (audio) \

Definition of petrification

First Known Use of petrification

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for petrification

borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Medieval Latin petrificātiōn-, petrificātiō — more at petrifaction

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petrification

noun
pet·​ri·​fi·​ca·​tion | \ ˌpe-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce petrification (audio) \

Medical Definition of petrification