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Sort Of Dish Rebellious Group Becoming Fossils Crossword Clue
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PETRIFACTION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PETRIFACTION
Updated: April 23, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PETRIFACTION" which means:
- noun
- • The process of turning some plant material into stone by infiltration with water carrying mineral particles without changing the original shape
- • A rock created by petrifaction; an organic object infiltrated with mineral matter and preserved in its original form
An example sentence would be:
- • "The discovery of a fossilized trilobite is a classic example of petrifaction."
- • "The museum displayed a remarkable petrifaction of a prehistoric tree."
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