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petrifaction

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌpɛtrəˈfækʃən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(pe′trə fak′shən)

petrifaction
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Synonyms:

fossilization, solidification, hardening, toughening, firmness, compactness, ossification, calcification, turning to stone, terror

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