Lapidify

Pronunciation: /ˈɛɫˈˌeɪˌpiaɪˈdɪfˈwaɪ/

Lapidify (verb)

  1. To change something into a hard, stone-like form, often as a result of a process or a powerful effect.
  2. To make a person or thing become stone, usually described in stories or myths.

Examples

  • The spell caused a stone-like change in the statue.
  • Stress can lead to a stone-like change in some people’s expressions.