petrify in Latin

petrify in Latin is lapidesco — petrify means to turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.

petrify in Latin

lapidesco

verb

(intransitive) To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.

What does "petrify" mean?

verb To turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.
verb To produce rigidity akin to stone.
verb To immobilize with fright.
verb To become stone, or of a stony hardness, as organic matter by calcareous deposits.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "petrify" in Latin?

"petrify" in Latin is lapidesco. petrify means: To turn to stone: to harden organic matter by permeating with water and depositing dissolved minerals.

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