What does silicified mean?
verbto convert into or become a siliceous substance, especially by the action of silica-rich water. (In geology, silicification is the process of converting rock into a silica-rich material.)
Example
"The ancient tree was silicified over millions of years, its wood transformed into a hard, glassy substance."
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