"silicification" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: silicifications [plural]
Etymology: From silica + -ification. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|silica|-ification|text=+|tree=1}} From silica + -ification. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} silicification (countable and uncountable, plural silicifications)
  1. (geology) Impregnation with silica; petrification. Tags: countable, uncountable Derived forms: biosilicification, desilicification Translations (impregnation with silica): silicizzazione (Italian)

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