Definition of Silicify

1. v. t. To convert into, or to impregnate with, silica, or with the compounds of silicon.

2. v. i. To become converted into silica, or to be impregnated with silica.

Definition of Silicify

1. to convert into silica [v -FIED, -FYING, -FIES]

Medical Definition of Silicify

1. To convert into, or to impregnate with, silica, or with the compounds of silicon. "The specimens found . . . Are completely silicified." (Say) The silica may take the form of agate, chalcedony, flint, hornstone, or crystalline quartz. Origin: L. Silex, silicis, a flint + -fy: cf. F. Silicifier. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Silicify

silicic
silicic
silicic acid
silicic acid
silicic anhydride
silicide
silicide
silicides
silicification
silicification
silicifications
silicified
silicified
silicifies
silicify (current term)
silicify (current term)
silicifying
silicioidea
silicious
silicious
silicispongiae
silicium
siliciums
siliciureted
silicle
silicle
silicles
silico-
silicoanthracosis
silicofluoric

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