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petrifaction: see fossil fossil, remains or imprints of plants or animals preserved from prehistoric times by the operation of natural conditions. Fossils are found in sedimentary rock, asphalt deposits, and coal and sometimes in amber and certain other materials. ..... Click the link for more information. . petrifaction [‚pe·trə′fak·shən] (geology) A fossilization process whereby inorganic matter dissolved in water replaces the original organic materials, converting them to a stony substance. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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