adjective
- converted into or impregnated with silica
Usage: geological
Examples
- The silicified wood preserved the tree’s original structure perfectly.
- Scientists discovered silicified fossils in the ancient rock formation.
- The silicified coral reef provided valuable insights into prehistoric marine life.
- Silicified bones are often found in desert regions where mineral-rich water once flowed.
- The museum displayed beautiful specimens of silicified plant material.
- Geologists studied the silicified limestone to understand the area’s geological history.