silicification

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noun

Impregnation with silica; petrification.

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Meanings

nounsilicification (countable and uncountable, plural silicifications)

plural silicifications

  1. countableuncountablegeographyImpregnation with silica; petrification.

    Hostrock identified as quartzite may indicate silicification of pelitic country rock.

    1998, Henry C. Berg, Bradfield Canal Quadrangle: Alaska Resource Data File, page 117

Origin

From silica + -ification.

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Translations

Italian silicizzazione
  • silicizzazioneimpregnation with silica
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Chicago

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