silicify
[ suh-lis-uh-fahy ]
verb (used with or without object),si·lic·i·fied, si·lic·i·fy·ing.
to convert or be converted into silica.
Origin of silicify
1Other words from silicify
- si·lic·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
- un·si·lic·i·fied, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for silicify
silicify
/ (sɪˈlɪsɪˌfaɪ) /
verb-fies, -fying or -fied
to convert or be converted into silica: silicified wood
Derived forms of silicify
- silicification, noun
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