petrifaction
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noun \ˌpe-trə-ˈfak-shən\Definition of PETRIFACTION
1
: the process of petrifying
2
: something petrified
3
: the quality or state of being petrified
See 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
pet·ri·fac·tion
noun \ˌpe-trə-ˈfak-shən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of PETRIFACTION
1
: the process of petrifying <calcification or petrifaction of tissue>
2
: something petrified
3
: the quality or state of being petrified
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