Petrifactive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɛtɹɪˈfæktɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petrifactive is an adjective meaning Having the quality of converting organic matter into stone; petrifying.
Meaning
Having the quality of converting organic matter into stone; petrifying.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to, or characterized by, petrifaction.
Example Sentences
petrifactive changes
Hereof in ſubterraneous cavities, and under the earth there are many [objects resembling unicorns' horns] to be found in ſeverall parts of Germany; which are but the Lapideſcencies and petrifactive mutations of hard bodies; [...]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include petrographic, petroliferous, petroglyphic, petrologic, petroplinthitic, petrogenic.
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