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petrified wood

In geology, petrifaction or petrification is the process by which organic material is converted into stone or a similar substance without decaying. It is approximately synonymous with fossilization. Petrified wood is the most well known result of this process.
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petrified wood
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In geology, petrifaction or petrification is the process by which organic material is converted into stone or a similar substance without decaying. It is approximately synonymous with fossilization. Petrified wood is the most well known result of this process.
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Album / Science Source / Scott Camazine
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