(n) the process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape, Syn.petrification
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
adj. 1. Converted into stone. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]
2. Converted into a mineral; as, petrified wood. Syn. -- mineralized. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
3. Same as terrified; as, petrified by the sight of the approaching bear. Syn. -- panicky, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified, frightened. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
4. rendered unable to act due to intense fear. petrified with fear Syn. -- frozen. [ PJC ]
5. Rendered lifeless or inactive; as, an imagination petrified by habitual television viewing. Syn. -- frozen; ossified. [ PJC ]
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