silicification

noun

silicification

noun

Etymology From silica + -ification.

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Geography, Geology, Natural sciences Impregnation with silica; petrification.

Hostrock identified as quartzite may indicate silicification of pelitic country rock.1998, Henry C. Berg, Bradfield Canal Quadrangle: Alaska Resource Data File, page 117:

Derived terms: biosilicification, desilicification

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