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The sand-rock containing this petrifaction is found in a horizontal position, differing only with respect to hardness and color.

The subjoined petrifaction of a leaf, apparently a species of betula, was obtained on this river.

According to the Brooklyn Calvinist, God visits such supplicants with paralysis and petrifaction.

I am ungenerous, unloving,—a very petrifaction of anger and dissatisfaction.

Many perfect specimens of petrifaction are to be seen on the island and along the river-banks.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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