Silicified
Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈɫiˈsiˈɪfˈwaɪ/
Silicified (verb)
- To change a substance into silica, so it becomes stone-like and hard.
- To replace the original material of an organism with silica during fossil formation.
Examples
- The hot water silicifies the rock over time.
- Rainwater can silicify certain stones in dry regions.