"silicification" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: silicifications [plural]
Etymology: silica + -ification Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|silica|ification}} silica + -ification Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} silicification (countable and uncountable, plural silicifications)
  1. (geology) Impregnation with silica; petrification. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Geology Derived forms: biosilicification Translations (impregnation with silica): silicizzazione (Italian)
    Sense id: en-silicification-en-noun-mPWOCvM0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ification Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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