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[せき()·()]
sekika
noun, suru verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[せっ()·()]
sekka

Root Words:

[せき() + ()]
seki + ka

English Meaning(s) for 石化

noun, suru verb
  1. petrifaction; petrification; mineralization; mineralisation; lithification; fossilization; fossilisation

Definition and Synonyms for 石化

Petrify cause to become stonelike or stiff or dazed and stunned
Synonyms: 化石, 石化
Lapidify change into stone
Synonyms: 化石, 石化
Fossilize convert to a fossil
Synonyms: 化石, 石化

Meanings for each kanji in 石化

» stone
» change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization

Categories 石化 is a member of

Convert change the nature, purpose, or function of something
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Deaden make less lively, intense, or vigorous
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Fossilize convert to a fossil
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