noun
- the process of turning into stone or a stone-like substance
- a state of being so frightened or shocked that one cannot move or react
Usage: geological
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The petrification of the ancient tree took millions of years.
- Scientists studied the petrification process in the fossil samples.
- The sudden loud noise caused her petrification.
- His petrification at the sight of the accident was understandable.
- The museum displayed examples of wood petrification.
- She stood in complete petrification when she saw the snake.