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Meaning of petrified wood
The primary meaning of "petrified wood" refers to wood that has been replaced with minerals, typically silica, over thousands or millions of years, resulting in a fossilized or stone-like appearance.
Etymology of petrified wood
The word "petrified" comes from the Greek word "petra," meaning "rock" or "stone," and the Latin word "petrificare," meaning "to turn into stone."
The term "petrified wood" has been used since the 17th century to describe wood that has been fossilized or mineralized over time.
Synonyms
fossilized wood
mineralized wood
permineralized wood
replaced wood
silicified wood
agatized wood
wood stone
lignite
fossil wood
ancient wood
petrified tree
mineralized tree
permineralized tree
replaced tree
silicified tree
agatized tree
tree fossil
wood fossil
fossilized tree trunk
mineralized tree trunk
permineralized tree trunk
replaced tree trunk
silicified tree trunk
agatized tree trunk
Definitions
- A type of fossil in which the original organic material has been replaced with minerals, preserving the structure and detail of the wood.
- * Wood that has been transformed into a stone-like substance through the process of permineralization or replacement.
Usage Examples
- The museum exhibit featured a stunning piece of petrified wood, with intricate details and patterns preserved in the stone.
- * The hikers stumbled upon a massive log of petrified wood, its surface polished smooth by the elements.
- * The geologist studied the petrified wood, analyzing its structure and composition to learn more about the ancient environment in which it formed.
Antonyms
fresh wood
new wood
untreated wood
unpreserved wood
unprotected wood
decayed wood
rotten wood
damaged wood
weathered wood
worn wood
fragile wood
brittle wood
weak wood
vulnerable wood
unprotected tree
fresh tree
new tree
living tree
growing tree