silicified

UK
/ˈsɪlɪsɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈsɪlɪsɪfaɪd/

Translations

silicifiedpast participle
UK
/ˈsɪlɪsɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈsɪlɪsɪfaɪd/
Past participle of the verb "silicify" used adjectivally; rarely takes comparative or superlative forms.
silicifiéEn géologie : converti en silice ou imprégné de silice.
The silicified wood was preserved in the desert for millions of years.
Le bois silicifié a été conservé dans le désert pendant des millions d'années.
silicifyverb

silicified

Past Simple

silicified
Past Simple
silicified
Past Participle
silicifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪlɪsɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈsɪlɪsɪfaɪ/
silicifierTerme de géologie et de chimie.
The volcanic ash began to silicify the surrounding rock formations over time.
Les cendres volcaniques ont commencé à silicifier les formations rocheuses environnantes au fil du temps.
Synonyms
convert to silica

Definitions

silicifiedpast participle
Converted into or impregnated with silica.
The silicified wood was preserved in the desert for millions of years.
silicifyverb
To convert into or impregnate with silica.
The volcanic ash began to silicify the surrounding rock formations over time.