silicification

silicification

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English silica
English -ification
English silicification

    From silica + -ification.

    Noun

    silicification (countable and uncountable, plural silicifications)

    1. (geology) Impregnation with silica; petrification.
      • 1998, Henry C. Berg, Bradfield Canal Quadrangle: Alaska Resource Data File, page 117:
        Hostrock identified as quartzite may indicate silicification of pelitic country rock.

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