petrification
/ˌpetrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण पेट्रिफ़िकेशन
अश्मीभवन, पथरा जाना
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the process by which a dead plant or animal slowly turns into stone
अश्मीभवन, पथरा जाना
- the petrification of ancient trees
- Petrification can preserve the shape of wood in fine detail.
Synonyms fossilization
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The Akal Wood Fossil Park near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan has petrified tree trunks that are about 180 million years old.
Rajasthan के Jaisalmer के पास स्थित Akal Wood Fossil Park में लगभग 18 करोड़ वर्ष पुराने पथराए हुए पेड़ों के तने हैं।