Petrification

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛtɹiˈfaɪˈkæˌtaɪən/

Petrification (noun)

  1. A process where something becomes like stone, often because minerals replace its original material.
  2. A strong feeling that makes someone unable to move or speak, usually from fear or shock.

Examples

  • The statue shows petrification after the spell took effect.
  • Petrification can turn living things into stone.