About The Word Lapidescent
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Lapidescent
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What's The Definition Of Lapidescent?Synonyms | Synonyms for Lapidescent: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lapidescent: See Also | Lapidescent In Webster's Dictionary \Lap`i*des"cent\, a. [L. lapidescens, p. pr. of
lapidescere to become stone, fr. lapis, -idis, stone: cf. F.
lapidescent.]
Undergoing the process of becoming stone; having the capacity
of being converted into stone; having the quality of
petrifying bodies.
\Lap"i*des"cent\, n. Any substance which has the quality of petrifying other bodies, or of converting or being converted into stone. |
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