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petrifaction

[pe-truh-fak-shuhn] / ˌpɛ trəˈfæk ʃən /




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Opinions examined with regard to Petrifaction, or Mineral Concretion.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by Hutton, James

Petrifaction or mummification of the body are quite well known, and not being in the province of this work, will be referred to collateral books on this subject; but sometimes an unaccountable preservation takes place.

From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)

Opinions examined with regard to Petrifaction, or Mineral Concretion.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by Hutton, James

Petrifaction, as this process of slow replacement is called, is often carried on in the most exquisite detail.

From The Elements of Geology by Norton, William Harmon

Petrifaction, an animal or vegetable substance turned to stone.

From A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery. With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition. by Anonymous




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