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petrifaction

/pe-truh-fak-shuhn/US // ˌpɛ trəˈfæk ʃən //UK // (ˌpɛtrɪˈfækʃən) //

石化,宠辱不惊,石化现象,宠爱

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the act or process of petrifying; the state of being petrified.
    • : something petrified.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as instupor

Examples

  • The sand-rock containing this petrifaction is found in a horizontal position, differing only with respect to hardness and color.

  • The subjoined petrifaction of a leaf, apparently a species of betula, was obtained on this river.

  • According to the Brooklyn Calvinist, God visits such supplicants with paralysis and petrifaction.

  • I am ungenerous, unloving,—a very petrifaction of anger and dissatisfaction.

  • Many perfect specimens of petrifaction are to be seen on the island and along the river-banks.