silicification
noun
si·lic·i·fi·ca·tion
sə-ˌli-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
: the action or process of silicifying : the state of being silicified
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This silicification is most likely what allowed the excellent preservation of these cells.
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David Bressan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021
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David Bressan, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2021
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“Silicification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silicification. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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