SILICIFY


Meaning of SILICIFY in English

sə̇ˈlisəˌfī verb

( -ed/-ing/-es )

Etymology: silici- + -fy

transitive verb

: to convert into or impregnate with silica or siliceous material commonly in the form of quartz

intransitive verb

: to become silicified

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