silicification

English

Etymology

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.

Derived terms

• biosilicification

Translations

impregnation with silica

• Italian: silicizzazione