About The Word Silicify
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Silicify
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What's The Definition Of Silicify?Synonyms | Synonyms for Silicify: Related Terms | Find terms related to Silicify: See Also | Silicify In Webster's Dictionary \Si*lic"i*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Silicified}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Silicifying}.] [L. silex, silicis, a flint + -fy:
cf. F. silicifier.] (Chem.)
To convert into, or to impregnate with, silica, or with the
compounds of silicon.
The specimens found . . . are completely silicified.
--Say.
Note: The silica may take the form of agate, chalcedony,
flint, hornstone, or crystalline quartz.
\Si*lic"i*fy\, v. i. To become converted into silica, or to be impregnated with silica. |
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