silicify

[ suh-lis-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with or without object),si·lic·i·fied, si·lic·i·fy·ing.
  1. to convert or be converted into silica.

Origin of silicify

1
First recorded in 1820–30; silic(a) + -ify

Other words from silicify

  • si·lic·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
  • un·si·lic·i·fied, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for silicify

silicify

/ (sɪˈlɪsɪˌfaɪ) /


verb-fies, -fying or -fied
  1. to convert or be converted into silica: silicified wood

Derived forms of silicify

  • silicification, noun

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