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petrifaction


pet·ri·fac·tion

noun \ˌpe-trə-ˈfak-shən\

Definition of PETRIFACTION

1
: the process of petrifying
2
: something petrified
3
: the quality or state of being petrified
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First Known Use of PETRIFACTION

15th century

Rhymes with PETRIFACTION

abreaction, benefaction, chain reaction, common fraction, complex fraction, counteraction, dark reaction, direct action, interaction, liquefaction, malefaction, overaction, police action, proper fraction, putrefaction, rarefaction, retroaction, satisfaction, simple fraction, single-action, stupefaction, tumefaction

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