silicify Meaning, Definition & Usage

Si*lic"i*fy transitive verb

Etymology

L. silex, silicis, a flint + -fy: cf. F. silicifier.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Silicified ; present participle & verbal noun Silicifying

Definitions

1. (Chem.) 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.

Si*lic"i*fy intransitive verb

Definitions

1. To become converted into silica, or to be impregnated with silica.