silicified Definition
- 1converted into or replaced by silica
- 2petrified with silica
Using silicified: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "silicified" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wood was silicified over time, turning into stone.
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The fossils were well-preserved and silicified.
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The volcanic ash was silicified and turned into a hard rock.
silicified Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for silicified
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Summary: silicified in Brief
The term 'silicified' [sil-uh-sahyd] refers to something that has been converted into or replaced by silica, or petrified with silica. It is often used to describe the process of turning organic material into stone, as in 'The wood was silicified over time, turning into stone.'
